Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
First edification of the church.
1577
Virgin to the Child
Virgin to the Child 1577 (≈ 1577)
Status classified from the 16th century.
1914
MH classification
MH classification 1914 (≈ 1914)
Choir and bell tower classified as historical monuments.
1914-1918
Damage World War I
Damage World War I 1914-1918 (≈ 1916)
Remediation required after the conflict.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Choir and bell tower: by order of 27 March 1914
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any specific historical actors.
Origin and history
The Saint-Rémy Church of Bazancourt is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Bazancourt, in the department of Marne, in the Grand Est region. Originally built in the 12th century, it underwent several transformations in the 13th, 16th and 18th centuries, reflecting the architectural evolutions and liturgical needs of each era. Its architecture includes a flat bedside, characteristic of some medieval churches, and its bell tower, as well as the choir, were classified as historical monuments in 1914.
The church was severely damaged during the First World War, requiring restoration work to preserve its heritage. Among its remarkable elements, three 16th century statues are classified: two representations of bishops and a Virgin with the Child dated 1577. These works illustrate the artistic and spiritual importance of the place throughout the centuries.
Today, Saint-Rémy Church remains a testimony to the religious and architectural history of the Marne. It is owned by the municipality of Bazancourt and continues to play a role in local life, although information on its access to the public or current uses is not specified in available sources.
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