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The Church of Saint Ursmar, located in Eppe-Sauvage in the Northern Department, is a religious building built mainly in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It embodies the typical architecture of this period, mixing limestone and brick, with a unique nave without collaterals. Its frame bell tower and flat warhead vaults, as well as the side chapels of the choir, illustrate the constructive techniques of the period.

The church was listed as historic monuments on 14 April 1947, recognizing its heritage value. The nave, dating from the early 16th century, is the oldest part, while the lateral chapels, choir and sacristy were added in the late 16th and 17th centuries. These extensions reflect the evolution of the liturgical and architectural needs of the parish.

The choir, illuminated by three ogival windows, and the brick vaulted chapels with stone ribs, bear witness to particular attention to aesthetics and solidity. The limestone base contrasts with the brick masonry, typical of the regional buildings of this time. The building, owned by the municipality, remains a place of worship and a symbol of local heritage.

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