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Origin and history

The church of Saint Vincent de Sermesse, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, has its origin in a history marked by conflicts. Fired in 1636 during the County Wars by the troops of General Gallas, it was destroyed, and its cure attached to that of Allnant. The inhabitants had to wait almost a century for its reconstruction, completed in 1733 as indicated by the date engraved above the porch.

The architecture of the building is distinguished by its unique nave ceiling, extended by a three-part choir, a arrangement shared with other local churches such as those of Palleau or Bragny. Two side chapels form a transept, while the bell tower, topped by an octagonal arrow in slate culminating at 22 meters, rests on a square base. The flat tile roof and the bell tower hanger's slashes add to its typical character.

Inside, the choir features woodwork decorated with benches, housing a master altar in pink marble framed by two angels carrying torches. The statues of Saint Joan of Arc and the Holy Curé of Ars, as well as the Louis XV style furniture (seat of the Presidency and curial bench), testify to his rich liturgical heritage. The church, still dedicated to Catholic worship, is now part of the diocese of Autun and the parish of Saint-Jean-Baptiste-des-Trois-Rivières, based in Verdun-sur-le-Doubs.

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