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The church of Notre-Dame de Marchenoir, classified as a Historical Monument since 1946, illustrates a superposition of striking architectural styles. Its choir and apse with three cut panels, dated from the 15th century, has third-point bays decorated with flamboyant fillings, characteristic of late Gothic art. In contrast, the western portal, typically Romanesque (XII century), is distinguished by its two capital columns and a polygonal bow, reflecting an older influence. These stylistic contrasts highlight the construction campaigns spread over centuries.

The bell tower, located to the south of the choir, presents a Romanesque base (XII century) surmounted by upper floors rebuilt and completed in the sixteenth century, reflecting successive adaptations of the building. The building, owned by the commune of Marchenoir, is located Place de l'Eglise (or 26 Rue de l'Eglise according to GPS sources), in the department of Loir-et-Cher (region Centre-Val de Loire). Its inscription in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1946 protects its architectural ensemble, including the portal, the choir and the bell tower.

The interior and exterior of the church thus combine Romanesque (portal, base of the bell tower) and Gothic (abside, flamboyant bays), offering a panorama of artistic developments between the 12th and 16th centuries. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons (credit: Jovil41) document its current state. No information is available about its current accessibility (visits, rentals) or its contemporary use.

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