Construction of church 1er quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1625)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
15 novembre 1894
Classification of stained glass
Classification of stained glass 15 novembre 1894 (≈ 1894)
Protection of 16th century stained glass windows.
1er avril 1910
Classification of statues and carved groups
Classification of statues and carved groups 1er avril 1910 (≈ 1910)
Protection of 8 major works (15th-XVIth centuries).
17 mars 1955
Portal classification
Portal classification 17 mars 1955 (≈ 1955)
Architectural protection of the building.
11 décembre 1980
Classification of statues (17th century)
Classification of statues (17th century) 11 décembre 1980 (≈ 1980)
Protection of 3 additional works.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Portal: by order of 17 March 1955
Key figures
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Origin and history
The church Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Laines-aux-Bois, located in the Aube department in the Grand Est region, is a religious building built at the beginning of the sixteenth century. It is distinguished by its architecture typical of the first French Renaissance, marked by a transition between the late Gothic style and the first classical influences. The interior houses an exceptional furniture heritage, including several statues in polychrome wood and limestone, as well as stained glass windows dating from the 16th century, reflecting the artistic richness of this period.
Ranked as a historical monument in 1955, the church notably protects its portal, a remarkable architectural element. Among the major works preserved are a statue of Saint Roch and Saint Anthony (XVIth century), a Virgin of Pitié in limestone, as well as a carved group representing the education of the Virgin, all classified in 1910. These elements illustrate the local devotion and artistic patronage of the time, reflecting the religious and social importance of the building in the community.
The furniture also includes pieces from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, such as a statue of Saint Marguerite (15th century) or a Christ on the Cross (17th century), highlighting the cultural and artistic continuity of the place. The stained glass windows, classified in 1894, are one of the oldest and best preserved in the region. The building, still in operation, remains a living testimony to the Aube's religious and heritage history, integrated into the cultural landscape of the Great East.
The location of the church, in the village of Laines-aux-Bois, near Troyes, is part of a territory marked by a high density of historical monuments, characteristic of the former province of Champagne. Its ranking among the historic monuments of the Aube reinforces its role as an identity landmark for the municipality and visitors, while ensuring the preservation of its artistic and architectural heritage.
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