Construction of the monument 1872 (≈ 1872)
Edited by A. de Metz and Lalanne.
3e quart XIXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 3e quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1962)
Eclectic architectural style.
30 juillet 1997
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 30 juillet 1997 (≈ 1997)
Listed with its external grids.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Monument, including external grids (Box ZB 41): inscription by order of 30 July 1997
Key figures
Alexandre Petitjean - Indirect sponsor
Parisian banker from Neuvelle-lès-Champlitte.
A. de Metz - Architect
Co-conceptor of the monument in 1872.
Lalanne - Architect
Co-author of the funeral project.
Origin and history
The Petitjean monument is a funerary building located in the cemetery of Neuvelle-lès-Champlitte, in the commune of Champlitte, Haute-Saône. Built in 1872, it pays tribute to Alexandre Petitjean, a native of Neuvelle-lès-Champlitte who made a fortune in the banking sector in Paris. This monument, of eclectic style, is distinguished by its pyramidal composition on three levels, symbolizing a base, a tomb and a carved group representing four women draped carrying the body of the deceased.
Designed by the Parisian architects A. de Metz and Lalanne, the monument is surrounded by a cast iron grid, adding to its imposing character. He was registered as a historical monument by order of 30 July 1997, thereby recognizing his heritage and artistic value. The monument, including its external grids, is now owned by the commune of Champlitte.
Alexandre Petitjean, indirect sponsor of the book thanks to his heritage, embodies a man's journey from his native region to enrich the capital. This monument thus reflects the continuing links between the provincial and Parisian elites in the 19th century, as well as the importance attached to funeral commemoration in the bourgeoisie of the time. The presence of this monumental tomb in a rural cemetery also highlights the social prestige associated with such architectural achievements.
