Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of its creation.
16 octobre 1906
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 16 octobre 1906 (≈ 1906)
Official protection order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross, at the entrance of the village: by order of 16 October 1906
Origin and history
La Croix de Flangebouche is a 16th century cross erected in the village of Flangebouche, in the Doubs department. It is close to the parish church, marking the entrance to the village. Its architectural style and location suggest a role both religious and symbolic for the local community of the time.
Ranked under the title of historical monuments by decree of 16 October 1906, this cross bears witness to the importance of religious monuments in the Burgundy and Franchise countryside. At that time, the crosses of roads or villages often served as spiritual landmarks and gathering places for the inhabitants, reflecting piety and social organization around the parish.
The cross is now owned by the commune of Flangebouche. Although its detailed history is not specified in the available sources, its classification in 1906 underscores its heritage value. It is mentioned in official databases such as Mérimée, and its approximate address is 5 Rue Général de Gaulle, according to the GPS coordinates recorded.
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