Construction begins 2e moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
First phase of building the church.
2e quart du XIXe siècle
Second phase of construction
Second phase of construction 2e quart du XIXe siècle (≈ 1937)
Continuation or completion of work.
19 novembre 1990
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 19 novembre 1990 (≈ 1990)
Official protection of the building by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (cad. C 774) : inscription by order of 19 November 1990
Key figures
François-Nicolas LANCRET - Architect
Designer of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church.
CLACHELEUX - Owner
Responsible for carrying out the work.
Origin and history
The church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Laferté-sur-Aube is a religious building built in two major phases: the second half of the 18th century and the second quarter of the 19th century. Located in the commune of Laferté-sur-Aube, it is representative of the religious architecture of this period in the region of Grand Est, specifically in the department of Haute-Marne. Its registration as a Historic Monument by order of 19 November 1990 bears witness to its heritage importance and preservation for future generations.
The location of the church at 9007 Rue Pierre Champagne is estimated with a priori satisfactory accuracy (level 6 of 10). This monument, owned by the commune, was designed under the direction of two key figures: the architect François-Nicolas LANCRET and the architect CLACHELEUX. Their collaboration helped shape a place of worship that is part of the architectural and cultural landscape of Champagne-Ardenne, now integrated into the Grand Est region.
The church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, like many religious buildings of that time, played a central role in community life. It served not only as a place of prayer and spiritual gathering, but also as a framework for social and civic events. In a region with a rural and artisanal economy, these churches were often symbols of cohesion and local identity, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding populations.
