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The Saint-Martin de Doue Church is a Catholic religious building located in the municipality of Doue, Seine-et-Marne, in the heart of Île-de-France. Built in the 13th century, it embodies the Gothic architecture of this period, with a singular position on a natural eminence, the hill of Doue, overlooking the village of about thirty meters. It is adjacent to its cemetery, highlighting its central role in local community and spiritual life.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 5 September 1922, the church is distinguished by its exceptional movable heritage. Among the protected objects are a pulpit to be preached, a choir fence, baptismal fonts dating from the late 14th or early 15th century, and a carved group representing Saint Martin's Charity. Two paintings, Miracle de Saint Hubert and Tobie et l'Ange, complete this ensemble, testifying to the artistic and religious richness of the place.

The building, owned by the municipality of Doue, is part of a historical landscape marked by its relative isolation from the village. Its architecture and furniture reflect both medieval Gothic traditions and the evolution of liturgical practices over the centuries. The precise location, 5270 Ruelle Sainte-Catherine, and its Insee code (77162) confirm its territorial anchor in Seine-et-Marne, in the academy of Melun.

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