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Origin and history

The Saint-Sylvestre church of Villers-la-Montagne, classified as a Historical Monument, has a variety of architectural elements. The ground floor of the bell tower, the chapel (or ossuary) and the sacristy are equipped with arches of warheads, while the choir has a glass cradle. These parts date mainly from the late 15th or early 16th century, with remains such as the bell tower (off the last level) and the southern ossuary.

The nave, choir and sacristy were rebuilt at the beginning of the eighteenth century, probably in 1704, as evidenced by the anchors on the eastern facade of the tower. This period coincides with a major restoration of the tower. In 1865, the arrow and belfry were redone, and the building benefited from a restoration between 1946 and 1950, financed by a gift from the Curicque family. There are signs of a tasker.

The church has preserved protected elements since 1991, such as the walls and vaults of the old choir and ossuary. A communal property, it embodies local architectural evolution, combining late Gothic and classical styles. Its location, at 1 Rue de l'Eglise, reflects its historical anchoring in the village.

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