Initial construction XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Medieval origin of the building.
XVIe siècle
Major changes
Major changes XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of architectural changes.
28 mars 1934
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 28 mars 1934 (≈ 1934)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 28 March 1934
Key figures
Information non disponible - No name cited
Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
The Saint-Vrain church of Saint-Vrain is a religious monument whose origins date back to the 11th century, with significant changes in the 16th century. Located in the commune of Saint-Vrain (Marne, Grand Est), it embodies the medieval and Renaissance sacred architecture of the Champagne-Ardenne region. Its inscription as a Historic Monument by order of 28 March 1934 underlines its heritage value, although its exact location is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5/10).
Owned by the commune, the church is mentioned in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 51521, with an approximate address at 2 Grande Rue. Available sources (Monumentum, internal data) indicate that it is subject to partial protection, without specifying the architectural or artistic elements concerned. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, accommodation).
Associated photography, under the Creative Commons license (credit: Aimelaime), and GPS data suggest a location in a rural or semi-urban context typical of small Marnais villages. The lack of details about its specific history or sponsors limits the understanding of its evolution, but its protected status attests to its local and regional importance.
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