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The church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens, located in Chapelle-Vallon in the Aube department, is a religious building dating back to the 4th quarter of the 11th century. The tower and nave date from the 12th century, while most of the present structure was rebuilt in the 16th century. Changes were also made in the fourth quarter of the 19th century. The church has been listed as a historic monument since 1987, highlighting its heritage and architectural importance.

The church belonged historically to the great dean of Troyes and was given to the Prior of Saint Sepulcher in 1114. It preserves rich 16th-century furniture, including statues of saints (Sebastian, Antoine, Peter), bishops, glass windows, monumental painting, and a 14th-century Virgin with the Polychrome Child. These elements bear witness to its central role in local religious life throughout the centuries.

The building, owned by the commune, is located precisely at the address 8 Place de l'Église, in Chapelle-Vallon. Its classification by order of 6 April 1987 protects the entire building, including its furniture. The location is considered satisfactory, with a map accuracy estimated at 7/10 based on available data.

The church reflects the architectural and religious evolutions of the region, from its medieval foundation to its modern transformations. His furniture, especially the statues and glass windows, illustrates the sacred art of the sixteenth and fourteenth centuries, while his historical affiliation with the Priory of Saint-Sepulcre and the Dean of Troyes underscores his anchoring in the Champagne religious network.

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