Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of partial building construction.
XVIe siècle
Work or extension
Work or extension XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Second major construction period.
13 février 1939
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 13 février 1939 (≈ 1939)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 13 February 1939
Key figures
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Origin and history
The church Saint-Loup-de-Troyes de Bléneau is a religious building located in the municipality of Bléneau, in the department of Yonne, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Built mainly in the 12th and 16th centuries, it embodies the medieval and reborn religious architecture of this region. Its designation as historic monuments in 1939 bears witness to its heritage value recognized by the French authorities.
Like most rural churches of that time, she played a central role in the community life of Bléneau. In medieval and modern times, these buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as gathering points for the inhabitants, reflecting local social, religious and cultural practices. Their construction and maintenance were often linked to feudal or communal organization, and they marked the landscape as lasting identifiers.
The church is now protected and belongs to the municipality of Bléneau. Although the available sources do not specify its current use (regular culture, visits, events), its status as a historical monument guarantees its preservation. Data from the Merimée database and external references, such as the Observatoire du Patrimoine Religiouse, allow to deepen research on its architecture and local history.
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