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The church of Saint-Léonard-et-Saint-Basle, located in Drupt-Saint-Basle in the Aube, is a religious building whose nave, with rectangular pillars, dates back to the 12th century. The rest of the structure, forming a Latin cross with a three-sided apse, dates from the 16th century. Its tower, in Romanesque style, and its furniture, including 15th and 16th century limestone statues (Basle Hermite Saint, Leonardo Saint, Cassian Saint), testify to its rich artistic and architectural heritage.

Historically, the parish depended on the archdiacone of Arcis, with a cure under the bishop's snack. The tithes were divided between the hospitals of Troyes, local abbeys (Larrivour, Andecy) and the Prior of Saint George of Gannay. This system reflects the complex links between ecclesiastical power, seigneuries and charitable institutions in the Middle Ages. The building was listed as a historic monument in 1986, recognizing its heritage value.

The church houses remarkable furniture, such as the 15th century statues depicting Saint Basle and Saint Leonard, in limestone with traces of gilding, or those of the 16th century (Saint Cassian and an Education of Mary), illustrating the evolution of artistic techniques. These elements, combined with its hybrid architecture (Roman and Gothic), make it a witness to the stylistic and religious transitions of the region.

Located on Rue du Jeu-de-Paume in Drupt-Saint-Basle, the church has been communal property since its inscription. Its location in the Greater East, in a department marked by the history of Champagne, underlines its role in the local religious and cultural landscape. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its importance, although certain details, such as the exact origin of its foundation, remain undetermined.

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