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The church Saint-Antoine de Cernay-l'Église, located in the Doubs department, is a religious building dating mainly from the 1st quarter of the 16th century, with major changes to the 3rd quarter of the 17th century. It illustrates late Gothic architecture, with a nave divided into three vessels, typical of the rural churches of this period. Its furniture, particularly rich, includes elements classified as historical monuments, including a 17th century altarpiece and a pulpit to preach in 1807 decorated with a carved dragon.

The church was listed as historic monuments on 2 October 1986, recognizing its heritage value. It depends on the parish of Maiche, which is itself attached to the diocese of Besançon. Among his treasures are statues (saint Joseph, Saint Barbe, Saint Roch, etc.) and liturgical objects (cibories, chalices, reliquaries), protected since the beginning of the twentieth century. These elements testify to the religious and artistic importance of the place throughout the centuries.

The building, owned by the commune of Cernay-l'Église, is part of a rural landscape marked by the history of Franche-Comté. Its Gothic style and subsequent developments reflect architectural and liturgical developments between Renaissance and modern times. The precise location, 3 Rue de l'Église, and its Insee code (25108) confirm its anchoring in the territory of the Doubs, a region with a dense religious heritage.

Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) highlight its role in local heritage, while noting a priori satisfactory geographical accuracy (level 6/10). The church remains an active place of worship, integrated into community life, while attracting lovers of sacred art and regional history.

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