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The church Saint-Martin de Favresse is a religious building located in the commune of Favresse, in the department of Marne (51), in the Grand Est region. Built mainly in the 13th and 16th centuries, it illustrates the architectural and artistic evolutions of these periods, probably mixing late Romanesque and Gothic elements. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 10 December 1915 underlines its heritage value and its importance for the local heritage.

The location of the church, specified as passable (note 5/10) in the databases, corresponds to address 105 Rue du Moulin, 51300 Favresse. Owned by the commune, it is referenced in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 51246, attached to the borough of Châlons-en-Champagne. Although its current use (visit, rental, worship) is not detailed in the sources, its protected status guarantees its preservation.

Available data from Monumentum and the internal archives only mention the construction periods and the legal protection of the building. No information is provided on any church-related sponsors, architects or specific historical events. Its role in the rural community of Favresse, however, as a place of worship and assembly, reflects the importance of parish churches in the social and religious organization of the villages of Champagne in medieval and modern times.

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