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The niche of Messigny-et-Vantoux is a listed historical monument, located in the Côte-d'Or department, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Dating from the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, it is distinguished by its religious function and architecture characteristic of the era. It houses a Christ with Links, a sculpted or painted representation of Jesus attached before his crucifixion, a common theme in Baroque Christian iconography. The monument is located on Main Street (or Grande Rue according to sources), in the heart of the village, and its exact location has been estimated with an accuracy deemed fair (note 5/10) in the heritage databases.

The niche was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 10 March 1971, thereby recognizing its heritage value. It is now owned by the municipality of Messigny-et-Vantoux, identified by the code Insee 21408. Although the archives do not specify its current use (visit, worship, or otherwise), its protected status suggests active conservation. Available sources, such as Monumentum, also mention a Creative Commons license for associated photographs, granted to François de Dijon.

The historical context of its creation coincides with a period of strengthening popular devotion in France, marked by the Catholic Counter-Reform. Public niches and calvaries, often sponsored by local communities or private donors, served as both spiritual and identity markers in villages. In Burgundy, then under the influence of religious orders and local lords, these monuments also reflected the social and artistic dynamics of the period, mixing piety and assertive power.

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