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Church of Saint Martin de Vicq dans les Yvelines

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Caquetoire
Eglise romane et gothique
Yvelines

Church of Saint Martin de Vicq

    4 Place de l'Église
    78490 Vicq
Crédit photo : ℍenry Salomé - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XIIe siècle
Construction begins
XIIIe siècle
Continuation of work
XVIe siècle
Completion or overhaul
31 décembre 1980
Registration for historical monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Church of Saint Martin (Box B 312): inscription by order of 31 December 1980

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Origin and history

The Saint-Martin de Vicq Church is a Catholic religious building located in the municipality of Vicq, Yvelines department, in the Île-de-France region. Built between the 12th and 16th centuries, it reflects the architectural evolutions of these periods, mixing Romanesque and Gothic styles. Its designation as historic monuments in 1980 bears witness to its heritage value recognized by the French authorities.

The monument, owned by Vicq, is referenced in the Merimée base under the code INSEE 78653. Although the available sources do not specify its current state of openness to the public, its historical role was central to the religious and community life of the village. Parish churches such as Saint Martin served as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker for the inhabitants, in a region where agriculture and artisanal activities dominated the medieval and modern economy.

Data from Monumentum and Wikipedia highlight its local importance, but do not provide details of any sponsors, architects or significant events related to its construction. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passable" (level 5/10), and its approximate address, 6 B Rue de la Mairie, allows it to be located in the heart of the village. No information is available on any major modifications or restorations after its initial construction period.

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