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The church of the Nativity of Our Lady, located in Rupt-sur-Saône in Haute-Saône, is built in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century on the ruins of a 12th century medieval sanctuary. The architect Jean-Joseph Galezot, inspired by the model of the hall church popularized by his brother Jean-Pierre, designs the plans. The works, led by Hugues Faivre, began in 1751 and ended in 1755, despite difficulties related to the reuse of medieval foundations. The funding comes from sales of communal wood and private donations, including that of collector Pierre Grimod d'Orsay, who offers the woodwork of a collateral.

The interior decor, rich in woodwork and confessionals designed by Anatoile Amoudru, was vandalized during the Revolution (1792). The restoration campaigns of the 19th and 20th centuries made the original polychromy disappear. The building, marked by its baroque style and generous light, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1987. Its architecture, with a nave with three ships separated by doric columns, illustrates the influence of the Galezot in Franche-Comté.

The church is distinguished by its settlement on a hill, overlooking the village of Rupt-sur-Saône. Its history reflects the religious, artistic and social stakes of the region, from its construction under the Old Regime to its contemporary preservation. Sources mention its inclusion in the list of sites selected for the Heritage Lotto in 2018, highlighting its heritage importance.

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