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Saint-Ouen Church, also known as Saint-Barthélemy Church, is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Saint-Ouen-Domprot, in the department of Marne. This monument, whose precise location is 32 Grande Rue, has been classified as historical monuments since 2 August 1932. It belongs to the municipality and remains an emblematic place of local heritage.

The building, whose location accuracy is considered passable, is referenced in the Merimée database under Insee code 51508. It is an integral part of the architectural and religious landscape of the Grand Est region, specifically in the former Champagne-Ardenne region. The church is a typical example of religious constructions in this geographical area, although its exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources.

Like many religious buildings of this time and region, Saint-Ouen Church probably played a central role in the community life of Saint-Ouen-Domprot. Churches were often the heart of villages, serving not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants. Their architecture often reflected local resources and regional stylistic influences, while meeting the spiritual and social needs of surrounding populations.

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