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Origin and history

The church of Sognes, located in the municipality of Perceneige (Yonne), is a religious building built in the 11th century. This monument, typical of the Romanesque architecture of the region, bears witness to the importance of places of worship in Burgundy countryside in the Middle Ages. Its establishment reflects the social and religious organization of the time, where churches served as a spiritual and community centre for local populations.

The crypt of the church of Sognes was inscribed as a historical monument by decree of 30 March 1926, highlighting its heritage value. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its foundation or its possible sponsors, this type of building was generally linked to the local ecclesiastical or seigneurial authority. Today, the building belongs to the municipality of Perceneige, but information on its accessibility or current uses (visits, events) is not documented in the sources consulted.

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