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The church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens, located in Ervy-le-Châtel in the Aube, is a Catholic building dating back to the 15th century. Partly destroyed in 1433 during the Hundred Years War, it was then the seat of a parish dependent on the diocese of Sens and the dean of Saint-Florentin, under the presentation of the Abbé de Saint-Germain d'Auxerre. A bubble of Pope Urban III in 1186 already attests to the existence of this parish, stressing its seniority and religious importance in the region.

The reconstruction of the church, at the end of the 15th century and at the beginning of the 16th century, gave rise to a building combining Gothic, Pre-Renaissance and Renaissance styles. It is home to a remarkable statuary, typical of the 16th century Champagne School, as well as glass windows of the same period. Among the notable works are statues in polychrome limestone such as Saint Roch, Saint Francis of Assisi, or Saint Julien, as well as a Pièta and Ecce Homo. These artistic elements testify to the cultural and religious richness of the region at this time.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 22 July 1914, the church Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is now owned by the commune of Ervy-le-Châtel. Its architecture and furniture make it a significant example of the Champagne religious heritage, marked by stylistic transitions between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The presence of local donors, such as Madeleine de Torvès, also illustrates the involvement of regional elites in the beautification of places of worship.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and its central role in the religious and architectural landscape of the Dawn. The exact address, 5011 F Rue Saint-Pierre in Ervy-le-Châtel, allows the precise location of this building, whose conservation and valorisation contribute to the collective memory of Champagne-Ardenne, now integrated into the Grand Est region.

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