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The church of Bellenot-sous-Pouilly, located on the western edge of the village between the cemetery and an enclosure, dates from the late 12th or early 13th century, as evidenced by its bell tower, its gate and the north windows of the nave. Its architecture blends Romanesque elements (broken vaulted porch, columns with capitals) with Gothic additions (lancet windows, dogive vaults). The nave, covered with a false vault leaving its structure apparent, preserves traces of 16th-century changes, such as the west window and the trilobed sink.

The choir, rebuilt in 1830-1831 according to S. Sorlin's plans, has a brick arch and a five-paned cul-de-four. The lateral chapel and sacristy, added between 1840 and 1842 by Mr. Roidot, incorporated elements of re-use, including a lintel dated 1778. The porch and abside, decorated with stained glass windows of 1879, were built in the last quarter of the 19th century. The bell tower, inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1925, dominates the whole with its snorkel arrow and its twin berries.

The building thus illustrates an architectural stratification, from medieval origins to modern restoration campaigns, reflecting the evolution of the liturgical and aesthetic needs of the local community. The materials (stone, brick, tufeel) and the superimposed styles underline its anchoring in regional history, between Romanesque tradition and late Gothic influences.

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