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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Aignan de Colméry, located in the Nièvre department (58), is a religious building built in the 2nd quarter of the 16th century. This monument, typical of the rural architecture of the Renaissance in Burgundy, was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 19 March 1971. Its protection specifically concerns the church building, referenced under cadastre D 216. Owned by the commune of Colméry, it stands in the heart of the village, at approximately 43 Le Bourg, as indicated by the recorded GPS coordinates.

The location of the church is considered "very satisfactory" (note 8/10) in the Merimée base, which attests to a precise identification of the site. Although available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not detail its architectural history or possible transformations, its listing as Historic Monuments highlights its heritage interest. No information is provided on its current status, opening hours, or any associated services (visits, rentals).

Code Insee de Colméry (58081) links the commune to the arrondissement of Nevers, in the administrative region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. The church, like most rural religious buildings of this period, probably played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly, and sometimes a refuge. Local activities in the 16th century were dominated by agriculture, livestock, and trade limited to regional markets, in a context marked by the religious wars and social changes of the Renaissance.

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