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Liesse-Notre-Dame Presbytery is a religious building built in the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, typical of the civil architecture of this period. Located in the commune of Liesse-Notre-Dame, in the department of Aisne ( Hauts-de-France region), it illustrates the central role of presbyteries in parish organization under the Ancien Régime. Its classification as historical monuments in 1987 underscores its heritage value, particularly for its facades, roofs and porches, protected by ministerial decree.

In modern times, the presbyteries served as a residence for parish priests and a place for parish management. In villages like Liesse-Notre-Dame, these buildings were often associated with a nearby church or abbey, reflecting the influence of the Catholic Church on daily life. Their architecture, sober but functional, met practical needs while marking the ecclesiastical presence in the rural landscape. This presbytery, owned by the commune, thus bears witness to the religious and social heritage of historical Picardia.

The protected elements of the monument, namely facades, roofs and porches, were officially recognized by a classification order dated 22 September 1987. This legal protection aims to preserve the architectural characteristics of the seventeenth century, a period marked by a revival of civil constructions after the disturbances of the Wars of Religion. The address recorded in the Mérimée base (2 rue de l'Abbé-Duploye) confirms its anchoring in the historical urban fabric of the village.

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