Churches and monasteries in Chablis

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.

Historic Churches and Monasteries — Map

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Pontigny Abbey

Pontigny Abbey, the church of which in recent decades has also been the cathedral of the Mission de France, otherwise the Territorial…

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Pontigny Abbey

Pontigny Abbey, the church of which in recent decades has also been the cathedral of the Mission de France, otherwise the Territorial…

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Église Saint-Germain

A Romanesque-style church in the village of Sarry, designated as a French historical monument.

D

Église de Prehy

Also known as Église Sainte-Claire, this parish church serves the village of Préhy in the Yonne department.

E

Église Saint-Pierre

A traditional rural church located in Vignes, representing the ecclesiastical heritage of the Burgundy region.

F

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A historic village church in Quenne, recognized as part of the regional religious heritage of the Yonne.

G

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A historic place of worship in Courgis, serving as a central architectural feature of the village.

H

Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte

A church featuring architectural elements typical of the region, classified as a French historical monument.

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Église Saint-Martin

A Catholic church in the Serein valley, listed as a historical monument for its architectural significance.

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Église Saint-Pierre

A local parish church in Talcy that contributes to the rural religious landscape of the Yonne department.

K

Église Saint-Christophe

A historic church located in Nitry, recognized for its regional heritage and traditional architecture.

L

Chapelle Saint-Cloud

A small chapel in Villeneuve-Saint-Salves representing the local religious history of the area.

M

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A Catholic church serving the wine-growing village of Beine, designated as a historical monument.

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Église Saint-Sébastien

A parish church in the Serein valley, recognized as part of the regional heritage of the Yonne.

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Église Saint-Valérien

A notable fortified church from the 13th and 14th centuries, featuring a massive defensive tower built to protect villagers.

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Collégiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A 12th-century former collegiate church featuring remarkable 16th-century carved wooden stalls and early Gothic architecture.

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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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