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Origin and history

The church Saint-Martin de Couches, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, was built in 1480 on the foundations of an ancient Romanesque church. This monument illustrates the transition between Romanesque and Gothic styles, with architectural elements characteristic of this period, such as its flamboyant Gothic portals and stained glass windows.

The interiors of the church house woodwork from the late seventeenth century, as well as a remarkable canvas: a Crucifixion (oil on canvas, 1646), classified as a historical monument. This work represents Jeanne de Chantal and François de Sales accompanied by visitandines, highlighting the building's links with local religious history. A major restoration was carried out in 1840, preserving its artistic and architectural heritage.

The furniture and decorations of the church reflect the stylistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and the modern era. His role in the community of Couches, marked by the presence of religious figures such as Jeanne de Chantal, makes him a witness to the spiritual and social history of Burgundy. Local sources, such as the work of Abbé Grunwald (former parish priest of Couches), complement the knowledge of his past.

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