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The Saint-Symphorian church of Neuvy-Sautour is a religious building located in the department of Yonne, in the commune of Neuvy-Sautour, Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, it embodies the Christian architecture of this period, marked by late Gothic influences and renaissance. Its classification as historic monuments in 1911 reflects its heritage value and local importance.

Parish churches like Saint-Symphorian played a central role in the life of Burgundy villages at that time. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for community events, markets or collective decisions. The region, then marked by a rural economy and limited trade, saw these buildings as symbols of stability and identity for the inhabitants.

The protection of the church by the state in 1911, through its classification as a historical monument, reflects an early awareness of the need to preserve the French architectural heritage. This legal status guarantees since its retention, while allowing its openness to the public. Today, it remains a testimony of the artisanal know-how of the 15th and 16th centuries, as well as the religious and social history of Yonne.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its precise address at Neuvy-Sautour (21 Rue Gabriel Guillot) and its ownership of the municipality. No additional information is provided on any characters related to its construction or its history, or on any significant events taking place there.

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