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The church Saint-Remi de Mareuil-le-Port is a religious building of Romanesque architecture, built mainly in the 12th century, although works continued until the 15th century. Located in the department of Marne, in the Greater East region, it is dedicated to Saint Remi de Reims, a major figure in local Christian history. Its classification as a historic monument in 1892 bears witness to its heritage value, especially for its bell tower, a remarkable architectural characteristic.

Inside, the church once kept a paving in varnished tiles adorned with various motifs (foo, crown, tree) and Latin or French inscriptions such as Deo gratias or take thanks to France. The glass windows of the 16th century, partially preserved, bear records of local donors: Messire Thomas Saurel, parish priest linked to the abbey Saint-Jean-des-Vignes de Soissons, and the couple Gauthier Ticket and Jehanne Thibaut, who financed a glass window in 1621 (MDCXXI). These elements illustrate the involvement of religious and secular communities in the beautification of the building.

The church thus embodies both a medieval and reborn heritage, marked by successive additions and pious gifts. Its present state, although partially altered, allows to study artistic techniques and devout practices of the periods concerned. The mention of his precise address (17 Avenue Hubert Pierson) and his status as a communal property underline his anchoring in contemporary local life.

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