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Location: Chalindrey, Langres, Great East, France

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August 25, 2024

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Chalindrey is a commune in the Haute-Marne department in north-eastern France. It has a population of about 2,400 and is part of the arrondissement of Langres. It is also an important railway junction, with a station called Culmont-Chalindrey. The town was almost completely destroyed by war in the 15th and 17th centuries, but has some historical sites, such as the church of Saint-Gengoulf, the Petit Château and the dovecote. Chalindrey is located on the Plateau de Langres, on the banks of the Resaigne River, a tributary of the Salon. The climate is oceanic altéré, with cold winters and mild summers.

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August 25, 2024

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Église Saint-Gengoulf is a historic church in Chalindrey, dedicated to Saint Gengoulf, whose relics are kept in Langres. The church was built in the 16th century on the site of an old chapel belonging to the castle of the lords of Chalindrey. The church was later restored in the 18th century, when the bell tower was added. The church has five altars, one of which contains the body of Saint Vitalis, a gift from Pope Pius VI. The church also has some interesting architectural elements, such as the Gothic windows, the dovecote and the organ.

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