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The church of the Sainte-Trinité de Bonnevent-Velloreille, located in the Haute-Saône department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, replaces a medieval priory of the eleventh century. At the beginning of the 19th century, the old church, considered too small and degraded, was banned in 1841. By 1838, architect Christophe Colard was responsible for a project of repair and expansion in a neo-Gothic style inspired by the 13th century.

The works, conducted between 1848 and 1851, gave rise to a building marked by a porch framed by two arrow towers, a nave with three ships, and a polygonal choir vaulted with warheads. The church preserves furniture, stained glass windows and sculptures typical of the neo-Gothic. The ensemble was listed as historical monuments by order of 16 April 2009.

The building is part of local history as a symbol of the 19th century religious renovation, when many rural churches were rebuilt to meet the needs of a growing population. Its architecture also reflects the enthusiasm of the era for medieval style, perceived as a return to the sources of the Christian faith.

Originally, the site housed a priory mentioned in the 11th century, of which there is no visible trace today. The total destruction of the old church allowed a complete reconstruction, offering a coherent example of the neo-Gothic in Franche-Comté. Today, the property of the building belongs to the municipality of Bonnevent-Vellareille.

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