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The church of Saint-Rémi de Sacy, located in the village of Sacy (Marne, East), is a religious building of Romanesque architecture dating back to the 11th century. Dedicated to Saint Remi, it illustrates medieval art with an apse and choir typical of this period, supplemented by flamboyant Gothic additions in the 15th and 16th centuries. Classified as historical monuments by order of 10 December 1919, she suffered damage during the First World War, including the fire of her carved wooden organ stand, originally from Reims and adorned with the weapons of Anne of Brittany.

The oldest parts of the church, such as the vaulted cul-de-four apse and the choir, date from the 11th century, while the nave, reworked in the 15th century and arched díogives in the 19th century, reflects stylistic evolutions. Among its remarkable features are a 14th-century Virgin with Child, 15th-century angel statues, and a slender arrow overlooking a square tower at the cross of the transept. These characteristics make it a significant testimony of the Champagne religious heritage, mixing Romanesque heritage and Gothic influences.

The church also houses movable works of art, such as a 15th century organ stand, partially destroyed in 1914-1918 and restored with a modified layout. This piece, from the former church of Saint-Pierre-le-Vieil in Reims, attests to regional artistic exchanges. The flamboyant Gothic-style northern and western portals, as well as the arched columns, highlight the architectural richness of the site, classified for its historical and aesthetic value.

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