Construction of church XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of construction of the monument
1er mars 1926
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1er mars 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official recognition of the heritage
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 1 March 1926
Key figures
Information non disponible - No historical character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players
Origin and history
The church Saint-Vérain de Lichères-sur-Yonne is a religious building built in the 16th century, located in the village of the same name, in the department of Yonne. This monument, typical of the Christian architecture of this period, reflects local traditions and religious practices of the time in Burgundy.
The church was listed as historic monuments on March 1, 1926, recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the municipality of Lichères-sur-Yonne, which manages it. Although the available sources do not specify its current use, its listing reflects its historical and cultural significance to the region.
In the 16th century, rural churches such as Lichères-sur-Yonne played a central role in community life. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, marking the social and religious rhythms of the local population. Their architecture, often sober, reflected the resources and know-how available in the Burgundy countryside of the time.
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