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The St. Peter's church of Thoisy-la-Berchère is a religious building built during the first half of the 16th century. Located in the department of the Gold Coast, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, it embodies the sacred architecture of the Renaissance in rural areas. Its inscription as a Historical Monument by order of 18 May 1971 bears witness to its heritage value, although its precise location remains approximate (level of accuracy: 5/10 depending on the sources).

The municipality of Thoisy-la-Berchère, identified by the code Insee 21629, houses this building, the property of which belongs to the municipality. The church, referenced under Cadastre AH 123, is located at 5 Rue de l'Eglise, according to the GPS coordinates available. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation), or on any persons or historical events related to its construction.

At the time of its construction, in the sixteenth century, parish churches like Saint Peter played a central role in the life of rural Burgundy communities. They served not only as places of worship, but also as a gathering point for collective decisions and local holidays. Burgundy, which was then marked by an agro-vite economy and dynamic trade, saw these buildings reflect both the piety of the inhabitants and their relative prosperity, often supported by the local lords or the bourgeois of neighbouring cities like Dijon.

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