Origin and history

The church Saint-Martin de Champlieu is a religious monument located in the commune of Étrigny, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Although its name and location are clearly identified, the available sources do not specify its construction period or the circumstances of its construction. His name, associated with Saint Martin, an emblematic figure of Christianity in France, suggests a potential foundation between the Middle Ages and the modern era, without any date being given with certainty.

In the regional context of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, parish churches like Saint-Martin de Champlieu played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, political or agricultural events. In Etrigny, as in many surrounding localities, these buildings often reflected the religious organization and piety of the inhabitants, while being a major architectural landmark in landscapes dominated by agro-pastoral activity.