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The church of Saint-Léonard, located in Bierre-lès-Semur in the Côte-d'Or department (region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), is a religious building dating back to the 16th century, with major modifications made in the 4th quarter of the 18th century. This monument, typical of Burgundian ecclesial architecture, reflects the stylistic evolutions and liturgical needs of its time. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 26 June 1987 underlines its heritage value, in particular for its structural and decorative elements preserved.

The church's location on 15 Rue de l'Église is a historic village heart, where religious buildings played a central role in community life. At these times, Burgundy was marked by a rural and wine-growing economy, while churches served as places of worship, assembly, and sometimes refuges. The building's membership in the commune since its registration attests to its local roots and its collective preservation.

Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, specify that the church of Saint-Léonard (cadastreed under Parcel B 191) is partially protected, without detailing the restoration campaigns or the artisans involved. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), indicating uncertainty about its exact location in modern registries.

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