Saint Peter's Church of Senozan en Saône-et-Loire

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Origin and history

The church Saint-Pierre de Senozan, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, was built at the beginning of the eighteenth century on the foundations of an ancient Romanesque church. It was consecrated in 1729 and is distinguished by its unique nave, short transept and flat bedside, all built in local stone. Its interior decoration, typical of the 18th century, includes Regency woodwork and wall paintings on a recently restored pink background.

The building houses remarkable furniture, including a baroque altarpiece in carved wood (classified in 1991) adorned with statues and a central painting depicting the Handing-over of Keys to Saint Peter. Two golden wooden worshippers, classified in 2018, complete this set. The 17th-XVth century, written in 1998, illustrates Elijah fleeing Jezebel. These elements reflect a mixture of Louis XV and neo-Louis XV styles.

Classified as historical monuments since November 17, 2014, the church is part of the parish of Notre-Dame-des-Coteaux-en-Mâconnais, with its headquarters in Lugny. It remains an active Catholic place of worship, three centuries after its construction. Its bell tower and monumental façade, with triangular pediment and doric pilasters, make it an outstanding architectural example of the Haut-Mâconnais.

The architect Victor Bussière is mentioned as a masterpiece in the sources. The property of the building belongs to the municipality of Senozan, and its exact address is 56 Rue des Thevenins. Legal protections cover the entire church, including its decorations and furniture.

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