Historical Monument 1912 (≈ 1912)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
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Heritage classified
Roche du Pas-de-Saint-Martin: by order of 3 September 1912
Origin and history
La Roche du Pas-de-Saint-Martin is a historical monument located in the commune of Bouze-lès-Beaune, Côte-d'Or. This natural site, classified by ministerial decree in 1912, now belongs to the commune. Although its exact origin and historical function are not detailed in available sources, its ranking reflects its local or regional heritage significance.
Natural monuments such as La Roche du Pas-de-Saint-Martin were often geographical landmarks, places of worship or strategic sites in rural areas. In Burgundy, these rock formations could serve as monitoring points or territorial boundaries. Their preservation reflects communities' attachment to their geological and historical heritage, even when their original use has been lost over the centuries.
