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The Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativity church of Bourg-Sainte-Marie is a religious building built between the 12th and 13th centuries. Located in the village of Bourg-Sainte-Marie, in Haute-Marne (Grand Est region), it is representative of the medieval architecture of this period. Its bell tower-porch and its former choir, inscribed in the Historical Monuments since 1987, bear witness to its heritage importance and its link to local history.

The partial protection of the church, including its bell tower and the former choir, was formalized by a decree of 12 March 1987. These elements, identified under plots B 597 and 749, illustrate the architectural and religious evolution of the region. The monument, owned by the municipality, remains a point of interest for the study of the medieval Champagne heritage, although information on its accessibility or current uses is limited.

Bourg-Sainte-Marie, like many villages in the Haute-Marne, is part of a historical context marked by the influence of religious orders and local lords during the Middle Ages. The churches of that time served not only as places of worship, but also as community centres, playing a key role in the social and spiritual life of the inhabitants. The architecture of these buildings often reflects construction techniques and artistic styles in vogue in the 12th and 13th centuries, a period of transition between Romanesque and Gothic.

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