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Origin and history

The road cross of Saint-Jean-de-Vaux is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of the same name, in Saône-et-Loire, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the first quarter of the seventeenth century, this cross bears witness to religious architecture and devotional practices of the era. It embodies the local heritage and rural history of this part of Burgundy.

Classified as historical monuments since 20 September 1927, this cross illustrates the importance attached to these buildings in the daily life of village communities. At that time, the road crosses often served as spiritual landmarks and gathering places for the inhabitants. Their presence also marked the boundaries of the territories or the crossroads, playing a symbolic and practical role.

The precise location of the cross is indicated as close to Place des Tilleuls, in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Vaux. Although sources mention a location accuracy considered fair, its location remains a point of interest for visitors and local history enthusiasts. The cross is now owned by the commune, which underlines its anchoring in the collective heritage and its maintenance by the local authorities.

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