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The church Saint-Martin de Dormelles, located in the Seine-et-Marne department in Île-de-France, is a religious building dating back to the 12th, 13th and 16th centuries. This monument thus illustrates several architectural periods, mixing medieval and renaissant influences. Its bell tower, particularly remarkable, was specifically classified by ministerial decree in 1931, while the rest of the building (with the exception of the already classified bell tower) was inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1926.

The location of the church at 9 Bis Rue Saint-Martin in Dormelles is attested by data from the Merimée database, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5 of 10). Owned by the commune, this religious building reflects the importance of parish churches in the social and spiritual organization of French villages since the Middle Ages. In Île-de-France, a region with a high density of historical monuments, these churches served as places of worship, but also as a gathering point for collective decisions and local holidays.

Available sources, including the Monumentum platform and the internal data of the Merimée database, confirm the church's protected status. The bell tower, the oldest and most emblematic architectural element, received enhanced protection in 1931, highlighting its heritage value. The rest of the building, registered in 1926, reflects the evolution of construction techniques and artistic styles between the 12th and 16th centuries. However, no information is available on its current accessibility, possible tourist functions or precise conservation status.

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