Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of main construction of the church.
1793
Connecting to Donzy
Connecting to Donzy 1793 (≈ 1793)
Former parish gathered in Donzy by arrest.
juin 1794
Death of René Badoinot
Death of René Badoinot juin 1794 (≈ 1794)
Death of the priest deported to Brest.
13 septembre 1984
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 13 septembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Saint-Martin-du-Pré Church (former) (Case AS 105): Order of 13 September 1984
Key figures
René Badoinot - Curé de Saint-Martin-du-Pré
Denied oath, deported, died in 1794.
Origin and history
Saint-Martin-du-Pré Church is a Catholic church located in Donzy, Nièvre department, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built mainly in the 12th and 17th centuries, it bears witness to the religious architecture of these periods. The building is now classified as historic monuments, since a decree dated 1984.
Saint-Martin-du-Pré was originally an independent parish, before being attached to Donzy's parish by a departmental decree in 1793. This decision is part of the administrative and religious reorganizations following the French Revolution. The last parish priest, René Badoinot, known for his refusal to take an oath under the Civil Constitution of the clergy, was imprisoned and then deported, finding his death in 1794.
The church, now owned by the municipality of Donzy, retains a marked heritage value. Its classification in 1984 underlines its historical and architectural importance. It is located at 13 Rue Saint-Martin, in a setting that reflects its local anchor for centuries.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and provide details of its precise location, address and Insee code. These elements enhance its visibility in the region's religious and architectural heritage.
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