Historic Churches and Monasteries
This collection showcases the spiritual and architectural heritage of the Chablis region, ranging from the grand Cistercian Pontigny Abbey to humble village churches. Visitors can explore a variety of styles, including the Romanesque influences in Saint-Cyr-les-Colons and the transition to Gothic at Saint-Martin in Chablis. Many sites, such as the fortified church in Chitry and the collegiate church in Montréal with its 16th-century woodcarvings, are classified historical monuments reflecting centuries of Burgundian history.
A Pontigny Abbey
Pontigny Abbey, the church of which in recent decades has also been the cathedral of the Mission de France, otherwise the Territorial…
B Pontigny Abbey
Pontigny Abbey, the church of which in recent decades has also been the cathedral of the Mission de France, otherwise the Territorial…
C Église Saint-Germain
A Romanesque-style church in the village of Sarry, designated as a French historical monument.
Église de Prehy
Also known as Église Sainte-Claire, this parish church serves the village of Préhy in the Yonne department.
Église Saint-Pierre
A traditional rural church located in Vignes, representing the ecclesiastical heritage of the Burgundy region.
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
A historic village church in Quenne, recognized as part of the regional religious heritage of the Yonne.
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
A historic place of worship in Courgis, serving as a central architectural feature of the village.
Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte
A church featuring architectural elements typical of the region, classified as a French historical monument.
Église Saint-Martin
A Catholic church in the Serein valley, listed as a historical monument for its architectural significance.
Église Saint-Pierre
A local parish church in Talcy that contributes to the rural religious landscape of the Yonne department.
Église Saint-Christophe
A historic church located in Nitry, recognized for its regional heritage and traditional architecture.
Chapelle Saint-Cloud
A small chapel in Villeneuve-Saint-Salves representing the local religious history of the area.
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
A Catholic church serving the wine-growing village of Beine, designated as a historical monument.
Église Saint-Sébastien
A parish church in the Serein valley, recognized as part of the regional heritage of the Yonne.
O Église Saint-Valérien
A notable fortified church from the 13th and 14th centuries, featuring a massive defensive tower built to protect villagers.
Collégiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
A 12th-century former collegiate church featuring remarkable 16th-century carved wooden stalls and early Gothic architecture.
Collégiale Saint-Martin
A 12th-century church transitioning from Romanesque to Gothic, known for its south door decorated with pilgrims' horseshoes.
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