Church origins XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
First period of certified construction.
26 mai 1926
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 26 mai 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 26 May 1926
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Réverie-et-Saint-Blaise in Villy-le-Moutier is a religious building dating back to the 11th century, with subsequent construction or modification phases in the 14th and 15th centuries. Located in the department of the Côte d'Or (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté), it embodies the medieval religious architecture of this region, marked by Romanesque and Gothic influences. Its registration as a Historic Monument by order of 26 May 1926 bears witness to its heritage value, although the precise details of its history and its sponsors remain partially documented.
The church's location at 19 Rue Saint-Réverie in Villy-le-Moutier is attested by official sources such as the Merimée base and GPS coordinates deemed satisfactory (note 7/10). Owned by the municipality, it may have played a central role in local life, as a place of worship, assembly, or even refuge during troubled times. The medieval churches of Burgundy were often social and spiritual pivots, reflecting feudal organization and religious practices of the time.
The protected elements are limited to the church itself, without specifying specific parts (frescoes, furniture, etc.). No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation), or on any historical characters related to its foundation or evolution. The available sources (Monumentum, internal data) also do not mention legends, anecdotes, or major transformations after the 15th century.
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