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The Church of Saint Martin de Vaudricourt is a Catholic religious building located in the village of Vaudricourt, in the department of the Somme (Hauts-de-France). Built in the 19th century, it probably replaces an older place of worship, although precise archives are lacking. Its brick architecture, typical of the region, follows a traditional basilica plan without transept, with a polygonal apse and a bell tower covered with slate to the west.

The history of the church was marked by a miraculous discovery in 1609: the local carpenter Gilles Wanlin found a statuette of the Virgin, 22 cm high, in a felled oak. This event sparked a lasting popular devotion, and the statuette, called Our Lady of Foy, is still preserved in the sanctuary. The building also houses 17th-century objects classified as historical monuments, such as a statue of Saint Roch or a Louis XIII altarpiece.

The church organ, built by Charles Gadault around 1860 thanks to the Rambures family, was restored in 2000 by Jean-Jacques Mounier. Its buffet, decorated with ground jealousy, and its postiche façade illustrate the evolution of religious musical techniques in the 19th century. These elements, combined with the miraculous statuette, make the church both a heritage and a spiritual place.

The furniture also includes a carved group representing the Charity of St.Martin, recalling the patron saint of the church, as well as an altar and a 17th century Virgin with the Child. These pieces bear witness to the artistic and devout richness of the local community throughout the centuries.

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