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The church Saint-Hubert d'Évergnicourt is located in the commune of Évergnicourt, in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. This rural village, marked by a dominant agricultural occupation (94.9% of the land in 2018), is crossed by the river Aisne, a tributary of the Oise. The communal territory, covered by the water management scheme (SAGE) "Aisne Vesle Suippe", is characterized by an altered ocean climate, with cold winters and moderate rainfall throughout the year.

The commune, attested from the 11th century in various forms such as Eberneicortis (1071) or Evregnicurtis (1161), experienced German occupation during the Battle of Aisne in June 1940. The church, dedicated to Saint-Hubert, was first mentioned in 1680 as "Paroisse de Saint-Hubert-d'Évergnicourt". This monument is part of a local historical context marked by territorial transformations, as evidenced by the maps of Cassini (18th century) and changes in land use.

Évergnicourt, attached to the district of Laon and the community of communes of Champagne Picarde, is part of the area of attraction of Reims. The population, declining (−8.42% between 2017 and 2023), traditionally lived in a rural environment with scattered habitat, where the church played a central role in community and religious life. Local activities were mainly agricultural, with arable land covering the majority of the territory.

The name of the locality has evolved over the centuries, reflecting various linguistic and historical influences. Recent climate studies rank the region in a temperate climate (type Cfb according to Köppen-Geiger), with average annual temperatures around 10.8 °C and regular precipitation. These conditions may have influenced the construction and maintenance of the buildings, including the Saint-Hubert church, in the heart of the social and spiritual life of the village.

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