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  3. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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  5. 21410 Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf

  6. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf en Côte-d'or

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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf

    14 Rue de la Montée de la Velle
    21410 Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf
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Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church of Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf is a religious monument located in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or the milestones in its history. His name suggests a dedication to Saint John the Baptist, the traditional patron saint of parish churches in many French regions.

In the Burgundy countryside, parish churches such as Saint-Jean-de-Bœuf played a central role in community life. They served as places of worship, gathering for religious festivals and local decisions, and often marked the geographical and symbolic centre of the village. Their architecture and decoration generally reflected the resources and know-how available in the region at the time of their construction.