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The Saint-Lyé church, located in the eponymous commune of the Aube department (Grand Est), is a monument dating back to the 11th century. Its square tower, nave and central gate date from this Romanesque period, while the rest of the building was built during the second half of the 12th century. The church preserves remarkable elements such as three 16th century polychrome stone statues representing Saint Fiacre, Saint Stephen and Saint Lyé, as well as an 18th century pulpit to preach and a painting entitled La Vision de Saint Lyé, attributed to Pierre Cossard or Guillaume II Cossard.

Historically, Saint-Lyé Church was the seat of a parish dependent on the Archpriestry of Troyes, with the municipalities of Payns and Le Pavillon as branches. The local bishop was responsible for appointing the priest. The building, owned by the commune, was registered as historical monuments by order of 11 February 1972. Its architecture and furniture thus reflect almost seven centuries of religious and artistic history, from the Romanesque period to the additions of the late medieval and modern periods.

The location of the church, specified by the Merimée base, is the 6 Place de l'Eglise in Saint-Lyé (code INSEE 10349). The monument, always open to worship, embodies the religious heritage of Champagne-Ardenne, now integrated into the Grand Est region. Its inscription among historical monuments underscores its heritage value, both for its architecture and for the works of art it houses, such as the classified statues and Cossard's painting.

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