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The church of Saint-Martin-de-Lixy is a Romanesque religious building built in the 12th century, located in the eponymous village of Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dedicated to Saint Martin, it is described as picturesque and represents a typical example of Burgundy Romanesque architecture. Its inscription in the Historic Monuments, effective since 13 March 1950, underscores its heritage importance and its remarkable state of conservation for this period.

Available sources indicate that the church underwent modifications in the 16th century, although the precise details of these transformations are not explicitly documented in the texts consulted. The building now belongs to the municipality of Saint-Martin-de-Lixy, whose Insee code is 71451, and is located in Bourg, at approximately 5057 Le Bourg. Its status as a Historic Monument makes it a protected place, although information on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.) is not specified.

The historical context of Burgundy in the Middle Ages, especially in the 12th and 16th centuries, was marked by a strong influence of the Catholic Church in the social and territorial organization. Parish churches such as Saint-Martin-de-Lixy played a central role in community life, serving as both a place of worship, a gathering and a symbol of local power. The region, then under the authority of the Dukes of Burgundy and then integrated into the Kingdom of France, was experiencing a period of architectural and religious development, as evidenced by many buildings still visible today.

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