Construction of church 1844-1851 (≈ 1848)
Edited under the direction of Lenormand.
14 octobre 1988
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 14 octobre 1988 (≈ 1988)
Building protection (except classified parts).
14 février 1991
Partial classification
Partial classification 14 février 1991 (≈ 1991)
Pork tower and bell tower cover.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church, except parts classified (Box AB 53): registration by order of 14 October 1988; Tour-porch with its parvis; cover of the bell tower (Box AB 53): classification by order of 14 February 1991
Key figures
Abbé Baudiau - Project Initiator
Minister who supervised the construction.
Louis Lenormand - Architect
Designer of church plans.
Reine Amélie - Inspiration of name
Wife of Louis-Philippe I.
Origin and history
The Sainte-Amélie church in Dun-les-Places is a Catholic religious building built between 1844 and 1851 under the leadership of Abbé Baudieu. His name paid tribute to Amélie, the first name of the Queen of the French and wife of Louis-Philippe I, thus reflecting the political and cultural anchor of the time. The Parisian architect Louis Lenormand designed the plans, combining neoclassical style and functionality for a rural parish of Morvan.
The church has been the subject of progressive heritage protection: listed in the 1988 inventory of historic monuments for its whole (excluding classified parts), then classified in 1991 for its tower, parvis and bell tower cover. These measures underline its architectural value and its role in the local religious landscape. The property of the building belongs to the municipality of Dun-les-Places, in the department of Nièvre.
Located in the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, the church is part of a territory marked by a rural tradition and a strong religious history. Its construction in the 19th century coincided with a period of renovation of the cult buildings in France, often linked to the influence of royal power or to local initiatives, such as that of Abbé Baudieu. The materials and style reflect the resources available in the region, including the local stone.
Available sources, including Wikipedia, Monumentum and the Mérimée base, confirm its status as a historical monument and its importance in Burgundy heritage. The exact address, 241 Les Places, 58230 Dun-les-Places, along with its Insee code (58106), anchor the building in its administrative and geographic context. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be satisfactory a priori (level 6/10).
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