First written entry 1108 (≈ 1108)
Quote in a historical document.
1567
Fire during the Wars of Religion
Fire during the Wars of Religion 1567 (≈ 1567)
Destroyed by the Huguenots of Condé.
1739
Reconstruction of the north side
Reconstruction of the north side 1739 (≈ 1739)
Funded by Abbé Toupet.
1er juillet 1849
Reception of new bells
Reception of new bells 1er juillet 1849 (≈ 1849)
Installation after repairs.
11 juillet 1942
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 11 juillet 1942 (≈ 1942)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Blanche de Castille - Queen of France
Grants for repairs.
Abbé Toupet - Local religious
Rebuilt the lower side in 1739.
Prince de Condé - Huguenot chef
Responsible for the 1567 fire.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Martin de Chavot, located in Chavot-Courcourt in the department of Marne (Great East), is a Romanesque building built in the 12th century. It was erected on the mot of an old castle to which it was joined, and mentioned for the first time in 1108. His history was marked by repeated destruction, including a fire in 1567 during the Wars of Religion, caused by the Huguenots of the Prince of Condé. Despite these vicissitudes, it was partially restored thanks to subsidies, including those attributed to the White Queen of Castilla.
In the 18th century, Abbé Toupet had the north side rebuilt in 1739, as evidenced by a memorial stone. The church underwent further deterioration during the French Revolution, then during modern conflicts, requiring repairs such as the complete reconstruction of its roof. In 1849, new bells were installed, and the building was finally inscribed in historical monuments by order of 11 July 1942. Today, a local association allows its opening to the public during the summer.
From plan to Latin cross, the church is distinguished by its western entrance arranged in a tower-porch. Its architecture and history reflect the political and religious upheavals that have passed through the region, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era. The presence of an association dedicated to its preservation underlines its heritage importance for the municipality and its inhabitants.
