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The church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul d It is distinguished by its hybrid architecture, combining elements of Romanesque art and first Gothic art, reflecting distinct periods of construction. Its sandstone bell tower, topped by a roof in a building, and its blind gable supported by foothills are notable features of its exterior structure.

Inside, the nave is covered with a panel dated 1694. It leads to a choir and a semicircular apse, illuminated by three bays and adorned with vaults on a dogive cross. A wall painting, discovered in 1945, depicts a cross of Christ with ochre tones, transposed on a sand-cylinder-platinum support. This Christ, dressed in a long tunic, bears bloody wounds, adding a dramatic dimension to the work.

The church furniture, restored between 2005 and 2006, includes objects from the 16th to the 19th centuries listed as historical monuments. Among them, a beam of 17th century glory, made of polychrome walnut wood, represents a cross Christ framed by the Virgin and Saint John. The altarpiece of the choir, richly carved, includes statues of the patron saint Peter and Paul, as well as medallions, torso columns and baroque motifs such as angels and garlands.

A 16th-century Virgin with a Child, made of stone covered with a grey padigeon, is distinguished by its unusual representation of the Child. The church also houses a painted wooden funeral plaque dedicated to the parish priest Jean-Baptiste Dovoseau, who died in 1749. These elements illustrate the heritage and artistic richness of the building, an example of stylistic and religious developments in the region.

The church, owned by the municipality of Arville, is located on the road between Nemours and Beaumont-du-Gâtinais. Its ranking in 1922 and recent restoration campaigns underline its historical and cultural importance. References to sources such as Mérimée, Wikipedia and Monumentum confirm its protected and studied heritage status.

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