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Origin and history

The church Saint-Martin de Chablis, located in the Yonne in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, finds its origins in the 9th century: two diplomas of Charles le Chauve (877) attest that the body of Saint Martin was preserved there. In 867, this same king gave the monastery of Saint-Loup and the villa of Chablis to the monks of Saint-Martin de Tours fleeing the Normans, thus placing the city under the authority of the canons of Tourangels. The current college was built on this site, confirming its spiritual and political anchoring in the region.

The reconstruction of the church around the 12th and 13th centuries makes it an early testimony of primitive Gothic in Burgundy. His attachment to Saint-Michel de Tonnerre Abbey was formalized in 1116 by Godefroy, bishop of Langres. This monument, classified in 1862 as one of the first protected sites of France, illustrates the influence of monastic networks and medieval architectural evolution.

Today, the church of Saint Martin retains a central place in the heritage of Chablis, mixing Carolingian history, canonial heritage and Gothic innovation. Its early ranking underlines its historical and artistic importance, while its location in the heart of the city (place du Regain) makes it an identity landmark for residents and visitors.

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