Saint Martin de Vincelottes Church dans l'Yonne

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The church Saint-Martin de Vincelottes, located in the Yonne department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a religious building built between the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century. It illustrates the transition between Gothic style and Renaissance influences, which can be seen on its western façade. This monument also preserves older elements, such as the chapel of the Fonts, vestige of the twelfth century, which supports the bell tower rebuilt in 1758.

The interior of the church houses remarkable elements added over the centuries: a rafter frame dating from the 15th century, a large altarpiece from 1646, and a funeral chapel dedicated to the Bastonneau family. An 18th century wrought iron grid separates the choir from the nave. The building, owned by the commune, was listed as historic monuments in 2001, recognizing its heritage and architectural value.

The location of the church at 29 Rue d'Irancy in Vincelottes, and its inclusion in the inventory of historical monuments (cadastre AB 131) underline its anchoring in the local landscape. Its history reflects the artistic and religious evolutions of the region, from the Middle Ages to the modern era, with significant additions in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

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