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The church Saint-Rufin-et-Saint-Valère is a religious building located in the commune of Coulonges-Cohan, in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built mainly during the second half of the 12th century, it underwent modifications in the 16th century. This monument is characteristic of the medieval and Renaissance religious architecture of the region, with a history linked to the cult of Saints Rufin and Valère, third century Christian martyrs from Soissons.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 17 January 1920, the church is placed under the protection of the French State for its heritage value. Today it belongs to the town of Coulonges-Cohan. Its term, dedicated to Rufin and Valère, reflects an ancient local tradition, rooted in the Christian history of Picardia. Available sources, such as references from the Société française d'archéologie or the Mérimée base, underline its importance in the religious and architectural heritage of Aisne.

The building, whose precise address is 2 Rue des Cours in Coulonges-Cohan, is mentioned in specialized works, such as those of Jean-Pierre Blin, who studied its peculiarities during the Archaeological Congress of France in 1990. Although details of its current use (visits, rentals) are not explicitly documented in the sources, its ranking and location make it a point of interest for the study of sacred art and local history.

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