Saint-Jean-des-Échelles () is a

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in the

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department in the

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of Pays de la Loire in north-western

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. There are two notable buildings in Saint-Jean-des-Échelles. The parish church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste dates from the 12ht century. It contains ten bas-reliefs from the 16th century,and three altars and altarpieces from the 18th century. The whole is listed as a historical monument. Secondly, Courtangis Castle forms part of the locality.

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File:72292 saint-jean-des-echelles mairie.jpg, The townhall. File:72292 saint-jean-des-echelles lavoir.jpg, Unusual communal

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or clothes washing place. File:72292 saint-jean-des-echelles eglise.jpg, Parish church with rounded body and square tower File:L'église de Saint-Jean-des-Echelles.jpg, Interior of parish church

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