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Saint-Pierre d'Auxy Church is a Romanesque religious building built in the 12th century in the village of Auxy, Saône-et-Loire. It illustrates Burgundian medieval architecture, marked by a nave of four spans and the lower side added in the 19th century. Its history is rhythmic by major transformations, such as the restoration of 1685 or the alleged works of the 1780s, reflecting the successive adaptations of the building to liturgical and structural needs.

In 1875, the collapse of the original bell tower led to the construction of a neo-Roman tower backed by the façade. This new bell tower, adorned with twin bays and surmounted by a pyramid, bears witness to the aesthetic choices of the 19th century and is part of the Romanesque tradition. The church, partially classified as a Historical Monument since 1976 for its choir and nave, also houses a statue of St.Peter of the 15th century, classified in turn in 1978.

The building, still dedicated to Catholic worship, depends on the diocese of Autun and the parish of Notre-Dame-de-la-Drée. His furniture, such as the wooden statue of St.Peter representing the seated mitré bishop, and his hybrid architecture (Romanesque and neo-Romanesque), make him a remarkable example of Burgundy's religious heritage. Successive restorations preserved medieval elements, such as the last vaulted span of warheads, while integrating later additions.

The partial protection of the church (heart and nave) by the Historical Monuments underscores its heritage value, while its location in a small village of Saône-et-Loire makes it a place anchored in local life. Available sources, such as the Mérimée base or religious heritage observatories, document its architectural evolution and its continuing role in the community.

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