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The chapel and fountain Sainte-Reine, located in Alise-Sainte-Reine in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a building built at the end of the 15th century to welcome pilgrims attracted by the virtues of the fountain. This medieval place of devotion bears witness to a religious tradition rooted in the region, where sacred sources played a central role in spiritual practices and healing rituals.

In the 17th century, a church was added behind the medieval chapel, extending to its choir to respond to the increasing crowd of pilgrims. This development reflects the continuing importance of the cult of Holy Queen, whose legend, later illustrated by stained glass windows in the 19th century, continues to mark the local identity. The restoration and expansion work carried out at the end of the nineteenth century, including stained glass windows narrate the life of the saint, underline the desire to preserve and embellish this religious heritage.

Classified as a Historic Monument in 2012, the chapel, its fountain and the ground of the medieval building are now protected. Their location in Alise-Sainte-Reine, a site linked to the ancient and medieval history of Burgundy, reinforces their heritage value. Management by the municipality and openness to the public perpetuate a centuries-old tradition of pilgrimage and collective memory.

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