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The church Saint-Pierre de Gerland is a religious building built between the 12th and 13th centuries, located in the municipality of Gerland, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This monument, typical of Burgundian medieval architecture, reflects the techniques and style of its time, although the precise details of its construction remain partially documented. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments by order of 26 October 1925 underlines its heritage importance and its preservation for future generations.

The location of the church, in Gerland (Côte d'Or), is attested by the Merimée and Monumentum bases, which specify its approximate address at Place de la Demi Moon. Owned by the commune, it is today a material testimony of the religious and community history of the region. The sources available, although limited, confirm its central role in local life, notably through its status as a protected building and its persistence in the urban landscape.

In the Middle Ages, parish churches such as Saint Peter of Gerland served as places of worship, assembly and social organization for the inhabitants. In a region like Burgundy, marked by a strong agricultural and wine-growing activity, these buildings also played an economic and symbolic role, often hosting markets or religious festivals. Their architecture, often evolving, reflected local resources and know-how, as well as the influences of the religious orders or lords of the region.

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