Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
First construction period of the church.
4e quart XVe siècle
Major work
Major work 4e quart XVe siècle (≈ 1587)
Second significant phase of construction.
2 mars 1971
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 2 mars 1971 (≈ 1971)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Martin de Montdoré, located in the Haute-Saône department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a building whose origins date back to the 13th century, with major works carried out in the last quarter of the 15th century. This monument illustrates two distinct architectural periods, marked by styles and construction techniques specific to each era. Its listing in the Historical Monuments Inventory in 1971 reflects its heritage value and the desire to preserve this local heritage.
The location of the church at 10 Rue Nicolas Bourgogne in Montdoré is documented with a precision deemed "a priori satisfactory". Owned by the commune, it is an integral part of the historical and cultural landscape of this village of Haute-Saône. The protected elements identified under cadastral reference B 459 underline the importance of its conservation for future generations.
Medieval churches like Saint-Martin de Montdoré 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 and civic events. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté, a region marked by a strong agricultural and artisanal tradition, these buildings often reflected the local prosperity and artistic influences of the construction periods. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the evolution of architectural techniques and the organization of past societies.