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The Saint-Sauveur de Nevers Church is an ancient Catholic church built in the 12th century, located in the town of Nevers, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It occupied a central location on Mossé Square, marking the medieval urban landscape of the city. Today, only the remains of the porch remain, bearing witness to its original Romanesque architecture.

The building collapsed in 1838, leaving only its porch, which was classified as historical monuments by order of 31 January 1941. The remaining remains, with the exception of the closed parts, were recorded on 31 December 1946. The tympanum and several carved capitals, illustrating the medieval bestiary, are now preserved at the Nivernais Archaeological Museum, at the Porte du Croux.

The porch, the only element still in place, is owned by the town of Nevers. Its current state makes it possible to understand the artistic and religious importance of the original building, while highlighting the challenges of preserving heritage in the face of the hazards of time. The location of the church on Mossé Square makes it a historical point of interest in the heart of the city.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and its integration into the architectural heritage of Nièvre. The data of the Merimée database specify its exact address (3 place Mossé) and its Insee code (58194), strengthening its territorial anchor in the Nièvre department and the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.

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