Intervention by De Courtray 1504 (≈ 1504)
Registration attesting their work on the building.
fin XVe - XVIe siècle
Construction of church
Construction of church fin XVe - XVIe siècle (≈ 1695)
Building by local artisans and De Courtray.
1913
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1913 (≈ 1913)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
1948
Creation of stained glass windows
Creation of stained glass windows 1948 (≈ 1948)
Work of Jean-Henri Couturat for the church.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 22 July 1913
Key figures
De Courtray (père et fils) - Master masons
Partial builders of the church in 1504.
Jean-Henri Couturat - Glass artist
Author of stained glass windows installed in 1948.
Henri Manceau - Local historian
Commented on his architecture in his writings.
Origin and history
The Saint-Rémi de Charbogne church, built between the end of the 15th and 16th centuries, is a typical example of the work of stone by local artisans of the time. It is characterized by a broad and sober nave, bold vaults, and a flamboyant portal decorated with Renaissance statuettes. Inside, there is a wooden statue of Saint Sebastian of the eighteenth century, a marble high altar, and a carved bentier. The stained glass windows, created in 1948 by Jean-Henri Couturat, illustrate Christian symbols and scenes of Christ's life.
The western facade is remarkable for its carved decoration, including a ternary portal in flamboyant style and statuettes depicting saints in period costumes. The church, partially built by the master masons De Courtray (father and son), was classified as a historical monument in 1913. Its architecture reflects a transition between late Gothic and reborn styles, with marked local influences.
The modern stained glass windows, added after World War II, contrast with the medieval structure. They represent religious themes such as resurrection, sacrifice, and episodes of Christ's life, as well as local figures such as Saint Rémi, patron saint of the parish. These artistic elements highlight the evolution of the building throughout the centuries, mixing medieval heritage and contemporary contributions.
Located in the village of Charbogne, on the road to Charleville-Mézières, the church saw its cemetery moved out of the village. Its central location in the commune makes it a historic gathering place, reflecting the importance of parish churches in the social and spiritual life of Ardennes villages since the Middle Ages.
Historical sources, such as the works of Henri Manceau or Hubert Collin, highlight its architectural and cultural role in the region. The local archives and inscriptions, such as that of 1504 attesting to the intervention of the De Courtray, confirm its anchoring in the history of the Ardennes and its status as a protected monument since 1913.
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