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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, located in Saône-et-Loire, finds its origins in a first parish church built in the 10th century, then dependent on the diocese of Mâcon. The present building, heir to this tradition, dates from the 12th century and is one of the oldest churches in the diocese of Autun. Its architecture consists of a unique nave, a span supporting the bell tower, and an apse arched in a cul-de-four, all covered with lashes.

Ranked a historic monument in 1927 after restoration work by architect Malo (1923-1926), the church benefited from subsequent campaigns, notably in 1946-1947 and between 1992-1995, thanks to the commitment of the Local Safeguard Association. These interventions preserved his furniture, such as an 18th-century altar or a carved cross Christ, as well as unique architectural elements, such as a scale of access to the bell tower.

The building, still dedicated to Catholic worship, is now part of the parish of Saint-Louis-entre-Grosne-et-Guye. His furniture also includes a 19th century painting depicting Saint Clement, the first pope and patron saint of the church. The sacristy and a frame porch complete this ensemble, illustrating the evolution of religious and architectural practices over centuries.

The successive restorations reflect the attachment of the inhabitants and institutions to this heritage, marked by medieval construction techniques (lause, vaults in the middle) and a history linked to the dioceses of Mâcon and later to Autun. The church remains a place of memory and active worship, anchored in the rural landscape Burgundy.

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