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Origin and history

In the 12th century, Romagna's command office was established as a Temple Order. Founded in 1144 by a land donation by Jean de Courchamp, it was enriched in 1167 when the bishop of Langres gave to the Templars half of the church of Saint-Maurice and its tithes. In 1191, Guy de Vergy offered land near Autrey-lès-Gray during the third crusade, consolidating its regional importance. In 1227, Agnes de Saint-Maurice added the oven and mill of the village, strengthening its economic and social role.

Upon the dissolution of the Templars in 1309, the Commanderie passed to the Hospitallers of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. In the 15th century, Commander Pierre de Bosredon undertook important fortifications, transforming the site into a defensive complex marked by a round tower, a fortified gate (Saint John Gate) and stables. Templar remains have disappeared, erased by these changes and subsequent destructions. Only the house, the Saint John Gate (supported by a drawbridge) and the stables remain today, witnesses of this hospital period.

Ranked a historic monument in 1962, the commandory illustrates the evolution of military orders in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its architecture combines religious, agricultural (moulin, oven) and military functions, reflecting the stakes of the 12th–15th centuries. The coat of arms of Pierre de Bosredon, visible on the Saint John Gate, recall his role in the modernization of the site. Recent excavations and restorations (such as that of the stables, awarded in 2012) make it possible to better understand history.

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