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The church of Saint-Martin de Mondeville is a parish church dedicated to Saint Martin, located in the commune of Mondeville, in the Essonne department of Île-de-France. It is located in front of the Place de Mondeville, about 100 metres from the town hall, and is accompanied by the monument to the dead of the commune, dedicated to the Worlds ofville who died during the wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. Its architecture and history reflect influences of the twelfth, thirteenth, fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, periods marked by successive transformations and additions.

The Saint Martin church has been classified as a historical monument since July 28, 1972, an acknowledgement of its heritage and architectural importance. The protected elements include the entire building, as defined in the 1971 cadastre. The property belongs to the commune of Mondeville, and its precise location is listed in the Mérimée base under the address Place de Mondeville, 91590 Mondeville.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its central role in local religious and community life. Although little detail is provided on the specific historical events related to the church, its inscription as historical monuments bears witness to its cultural value and its anchoring in the regional heritage. The mention of a study by Claude Lorren in 1982 suggests an academic interest in this monument, particularly in research on medieval and modern religious architecture.

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