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The Saint-Martin church of Blondefontaine is a Catholic building located in the village of the same name in Haute-Saône. Built between 1782 and 1788 by the architect Valentin André, it is distinguished by its octagonal shape, an architectural solution adopted for lack of space for a traditional Latin cross plan. This choice reflects the urban constraints of the time, while demonstrating adaptive creativity in rural religious construction.

Ranked a historical monument in 1992, the church also saw its retaining wall inscribed the same year. These protections highlight its heritage value, both for its atypical architecture and its role in local history. The mention of Valentin André as a project manager confirms the importance of his work in the region, although few other details about his career are provided by the sources.

The building, owned by the municipality of Blondefontaine, is part of the Christian architectural landscape of Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its octagonal plan, rare for a parish church, makes it a remarkable example of adapting religious norms to the territorial realities of the eighteenth century. The GPS coordinates and the precise address (10 Rue d'En Haut) allow to locate it with good accuracy, according to the available data.

The sources consulted (Wikipedia, Monumentum) emphasize its status as a Historical Monument and its location in the department of Haute-Saône, without providing additional information on its current use (visits, cults, etc.). The lack of details about possible sponsors or funding limits the understanding of its construction context, but its ranking attests to its regional heritage importance.

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