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The church of Saint-Hubert de Pars-lès-Chavanges, located in the Aube department in the Grand Est region, is an emblematic monument of the 12th and 18th centuries. It is characterized by a prolonged rectangular structure of a semicircular apse, and a wooden nave added in the seventeenth century. This building is part of the typical wood-pan churches of the Der country, a local architectural heritage marked by the use of wood in religious construction.

The building houses remarkable furniture, including a Child Virgin and a stained glass window of the Crucifixion, both wooden and dating from the 16th century. Two other major pieces, now preserved at the Brienne Museum, complete this ensemble: a statue of Saint Hubert in polychrome wood and a statuette-liquary in copper of the same century. These elements illustrate the artistic and religious importance of the site to the Renaissance.

Historically, the church depended on the parish of Troyes, under the authority of the bishop via the dean of Margerie. It was listed as a historic monument in 1988, recognizing its heritage value. His ecclesiastical collation and his late inscription underline his continuing role in local life, between worship, art and collective memory.

The site is also distinguished by its communal ownership status and its openness to the public, although the practical details (visits, schedules) are not specified in the sources. Its exact address, 1 Church Street in Pars-lès-Chavanges, and its Insee code (10279) firmly anchor this monument in the Aubois territory.

Finally, the Saint-Hubert church is part of a broader heritage network, linked to the historic monuments of the Dawn and the Christian architectural traditions of Champagne-Ardenne. Its stained glass window, statues and wooden structure make it a privileged witness to regional sacred art, from medieval to modern times.

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