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The church of Sainte-Croix de Montgueux is a Catholic religious building located in the village of Montgueux, in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region. Built in the first quarter of the 16th century, it embodies the religious architecture of the nascent Renaissance in Champagne. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments, effective since 26 December 1938, underscores its heritage value and its importance for the local heritage.

The precise location of the church is attested by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, which place it at the following address: 1 Rue de la Mairie, 10300 Montgueux. Owned by the commune, it remains an active place of worship while being referenced in observatories of religious heritage, such as Clochers de France. Its architecture and history reflect the central role of parish churches in the social and spiritual organization of the villages of Champagne in the 16th century.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and its representation in architectural databases. Although little detail was provided on its stylistic features or possible subsequent changes, its inscription in 1938 demonstrated the desire to preserve this built heritage. The accuracy of its location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (level 7/10), which facilitates its identification and visit by lovers of religious history.

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