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The church Saint-Antoine de Nozeroy is a religious building located in the commune of Nozeroy, in the department of Jura (39), in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Its construction spanned mainly between the 4th quarter of the 15th and 18th centuries, reflecting architectural influences specific to these periods. The monument has been included in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 1927, by ministerial decree, reflecting its recognized heritage value.

The location of the church at 5 Rue des Fosses de Trebief is estimated with fair accuracy (note 5/10), based on available geographical data. Owned by the municipality of Nozeroy, it is an integral part of the urban and historical landscape of this small Jurassian town. Available sources, such as Monumentum and the Merimée archives, confirm its status as a protected building, without providing further details on its current use (visits, cults, etc.).

The historical context of Nozeroy, in the 15th and 18th centuries, is marked by a rural and artisanal economy, typical of the Jura territories. Churches, like Saint-Antoine, played a central role in community life: places of worship, but also places of social and political gathering. Their architecture often evolved according to local resources (stone, wood) and liturgical needs, while sometimes incorporating defensive elements, frequent in border areas or exposed to conflict.

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