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The church Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Vanlay, located in the Aube department in the Grand Est region, is a religious building built mainly in the 12th and 16th centuries. It rests on a Latin cross plan, with a nave dating from the 12th century and a choir as well as a five-sided apse added in the 16th century. The absence of a vault and the presence of polychrome limestone statues, such as those of Saint Sebastian, Saint Geneviève or Saint Claude, testify to his rich furniture heritage.

The church was historically owned by the dean of Saint-Vinnemer and the archdiacone of Tonnerre. It was placed under the presentation of the Abbé de Montier-la-Celle, then of the bishop after the abolition of the abbey. In 1984, it was included in the inventory of historic monuments, highlighting its heritage importance. The parish of Vanlay also had Turgy as its branch, reflecting its central role in local religious life.

The monument preserves various architectural and artistic elements, including armored liters and 16th century statues. Its precise location, 1 Place de l'Église in Vanlay, as well as its inscription as historical monuments, make it a place of interest for the study of religious architecture in Champagne-Ardenne. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its communal ownership status and its potential openness to the visit.

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