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Origin and history

The church Saint-Étienne de Belleneuve is a religious monument located in the commune of Belleneuve, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or the architectural or historical details that could further characterize it. His name, dedicated to St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, suggests an ancient foundation, but no date is mentioned in the internal data consulted.

Parish churches like Saint-Étienne de Belleneuve played a central role in the life of rural communities in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, religious and sometimes administrative events. In the absence of specific information on this monument, it can be assumed that it was following the traditional functions of a village church, without any detailing of local or historical particularities.