Église Saint-Martin de Raillicourt

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Description: The nave is in two parts, a first narrow and capped part, supported by two diaphragm arches and a second part, on a span, vaulted, surrounded by two collaterals. The transept is also vaulted with warheads, with ribs falling into penetration on their support. The choir is three-sided. Among the religious furniture is a marble master altar with two Corinthian columns in the choir, a statue of the Virgin with the child of the eighteenth century and a statue of Saint Hubert of the eighteenth century, also made by artisan Franot. Traces of wall painting are also observable. Outside, the western portal tympanum is decorated with floral sculpture.

Location: The church is located in the French department of the Ardennes, on the town of Raillicourt, street of the church in the western end of the village.

History: The south arm of the transept is dated 1565. The building was listed as historic monuments in 1930.

Bibliography: Patrick Demouy, Genesis of a Cathedral: Archbishops of Reims...