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Origin and history

The Church of Our Lady of Salmaise, located in the village of Salmaise in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a building whose oldest parts date back to the 11th century. The choir, transept and bell tower, characteristic of Romanesque architecture, were partially restored in the 14th century. These elements, classified as Historical Monuments in 1983, bear witness to stylistic evolution and medieval liturgical needs.

The nave, of neo-Gothic style, was completely rebuilt at the very beginning of the 20th century according to the plans of architect Charles Javelle, dated 15 January 1900. This reconstruction, included in the inventory of Historical Monuments the same year as the classification of Romanesque parts, illustrates the architectural trends of restoration of religious heritage in France at that time. The altar dates back to the 18th century, adding a baroque stratum to the ensemble.

The monument, owned by the municipality of Salmaise (the Gold Coast Department), thus reflects almost a millennium of religious and architectural history. Its location, specified by GPS coordinates as being at 15 Rue Haute, and its Insee code (21580) anchor in the Burgundy territory, between medieval heritage and subsequent modernizations.

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