Construction begins XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the church.
XIIIe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Completion or major modifications of the building.
9 juillet 1943
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 9 juillet 1943 (≈ 1943)
Protection of the apse, bell tower and chapels.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Germain de Buxy, located in the municipality of Buxy in Saône-et-Loire (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté), is a religious building whose origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Its most remarkable parts, such as the apse, the apsidioles, the transept and the bell tower, bear witness to this medieval period. These architectural elements were officially recognized and protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1943.
The construction of the church is part of a historical context where parish churches played a central role in the life of rural communities. At that time, these buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as gathering points for the inhabitants, thus reflecting the social and religious organization of medieval Burgundy. Saint-Germain Church, with its side chapels and bell tower, illustrates this function both spiritual and community.
Today, the church belongs to the municipality of Buxy and remains a notable architectural heritage of the region. Although its state of conservation and accessibility are not detailed in available sources, its inscription in 1943 underscores its historical and cultural importance. The location of the building at 32 Rue de la Cure makes it possible to situate it precisely in the urban fabric of Buxy, a commune marked by its medieval and wine-making history.
