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Origin and history

The cross of Sainte-Colombe-en-Auxois is a 16th century stone historic monument. It is located at the entrance of the village, on the commune of Sainte-Colombe-en-Auxois, in the department of Côte-d-Or (21), in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This monument was classified by ministerial decree on December 21, 1938, recognizing its heritage value and its importance to the local heritage.

The location of this cross is estimated with an accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10), based on available data. It is located near Rue de la Chapelle, as indicated by approximate GPS coordinates. Property of the municipality, this stone cross illustrates art and religious practices of the Renaissance in Burgundy, a period marked by artistic and architectural renewal.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a Historic Monument. No additional information is provided concerning its sponsor, its detailed iconography or any restorations. The cross remains a silent testimony of local history, rooted in the village landscape for nearly five centuries.

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