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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Symphorien de Marly-sous-Issy, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a building whose construction began in the 11th century in a Romanesque style. Although partially rebuilt in the Gothic era, it has retained prominent Romanesque elements, such as the walls of its nave pierced by small bays. This monument thus illustrates medieval architectural evolution, mixing Romanesque and Gothic influences over centuries.

The church choir, dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, bears witness to the transition to gothic, while the bell tower-porch (16th century) and the chapels (17th century) reflect later additions. The sacristy, more recent (1871), completes this historical ensemble. The building has undergone major restorations: interior in 1985, exterior in 1994, and more recently, the 18th-century high altar was restored in 2015 by LP3 Conservation.

The church, dedicated to Saint Symphorien, remains an active Catholic place of worship, attached to the diocese of Autun and to the parish of the Good Shepherd. Its former cemetery, adjacent to the building, was moved around 1970, marking an evolution in the use of sacred spaces. This monument embodies both a rich architectural heritage and spiritual continuity for the local community.

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