Construction of church XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Period of initial construction documented.
3 mars 1926
Protection of the south door
Protection of the south door 3 mars 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
South side door today ruined: inscription by decree of 3 March 1926
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
Saint Vincent d'Aouze Church is a religious building built in the 11th century, located in the commune of Aouze, in the department of Vosges (Great East region). This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, bears witness to the medieval religious architecture of Lorraine. Its southern side door, now in ruins, was protected by ministerial decree in 1926, highlighting its heritage importance.
The location of the church at 169 Rue de l'Eglise in Aouze is specified with a reliability deemed "very satisfactory" (note 8/10). Owned by the commune, it is part of a Vosges rural landscape marked by a rich medieval history, where churches played a central role in community life, both spiritually and socially. These buildings often served as a place of assembly, protection and symbol of local power.
Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a Historical Monument and provide administrative details, such as its Insee code (88010) and its membership in the Borough of Epinal. No additional information is mentioned regarding its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) or any historical characters related to its construction or history.
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