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Origin and history

The church Saint-Remy de Rollainville, located in the Vosges department, finds its origins in the 12th century. From this period there remain major architectural elements: the tower bell tower on the forearm, the choir itself and its right span. These vestiges bear witness to the initial construction, attributed to an architect named Robert, whose signature was found on the slope of the base of the abside. This rare detail offers an overview of the artisanal practices of the medieval era in the region.

In the mid-19th century, the nave, considered too small and old, was completely rebuilt between 1861 and 1864. The works, led by the entrepreneurs Lambert Prévot (d)Attignéville and Victor Chognot (de Barville), were based on the plans of the architect Fourquin, originally from Saint-Ouen-lès-Parey. A date engraved on a capital, 1862, confirms this period of renovation. This intervention marked the addition of a second choir to the west, thus transforming the original structure.

The church was partially classified as Historic Monument by order of 21 March 1910, specifically protecting the choir, the bell tower and the abside. These elements, symbols of the Romanesque heritage, contrast with the parts rebuilt in the 19th century, illustrating the architectural evolution and changing liturgical needs of the local community. The property of the building now belongs to the commune of Rollainville, in the Great East.

The location of the church, although documented (address: 48 Way of Rebeuville, 88300 Rollainville), suffers from poor geographical accuracy, noted 5/10 according to available sources. This monument remains a tangible testimony to the stylistic transitions and functional adaptations suffered by rural religious buildings in Lorraine.

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