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The church of Saint-Maurice de Villemeux-sur-Eure, located in the department of Eure-et-Loir in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a building built mainly in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some parts of the choir, however, date back to the 11th century, reflecting an ancient religious occupation on this site. The western facade, dated from the 16th century, is particularly well preserved, as is the gilded structure of the choir, offering a remarkable example of the religious architecture of this period.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 13 April 1907, the church houses rich furniture, including protected objects such as a 16th century pulpit and a bell of 1773. Among its notable elements is a stained glass window of the 1930s, the work of master glassmaker Charles Lorin de Chartres, representing Saint Benedict and Saint Eyroult. This stained glass window, referenced in Lorin's catalogue, illustrates the religious glass art of the early twentieth century.

Inside the building also preserves classified statues and statuettes, reflecting local devotion and the evolution of religious practices throughout the centuries. The wooden vault of the choir, as well as other parts of the structure, highlight the architectural transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The church, owned by the commune, remains a living testimony of the religious and artistic heritage of Eure-et-Loir.

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