Notre-Dame-en-Vaux

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Notre-Dame-en-Vaux
Façade of the Collegiate church
Façade of the Collegiate church
Notre-Dame-en-Vaux is located in France
Notre-Dame-en-Vaux
Notre-Dame-en-Vaux
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Location Châlons-en-Champagne
Country France
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founded 1157
Dedication Our Lady
Architecture
Heritage designation World Heritage (1998)
Architectural type Collegiate churche
Style Roman Gothic
Administration
Diocese Châlons

The Notre-Dame-en-Vaux at Châlons-en-Champagne and Verdun. It is a major masterpiece in Marne.

History

File:Church of Notre Dame en Vaux, Chalons sur Marne, France, 1903. (2787319311).jpg
Church of Notre Dame en Vaux, Chalons sur Marne, France, 1903. No number. Right aisle

Started around 1157, ended in 1217.

The church was classified a historic monument in 1840. In 1998 it was registered on the World Heritage List by UNESCO under the title of "roads to St Jacques de Compostela in France".

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