Origin and history

The church Saint-Barthélemy de Collonge-la-Madeleine is a religious monument located in the municipality of the same name, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The available data do not specify its construction period or its architectural evolution, limiting the understanding of its specific historical context. In the Burgundy countryside, parish churches like Saint Barthélemy traditionally played a central role in community life.

They served as a place of worship, a gathering for local festivals and a symbol of village identity. Their construction and maintenance often reflected the social organization and economic resources of rural parishes.