Église Saint-Bénigne

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Église Saint-Bénigne, Romanesque church in Pontarlier, France.

The Église Saint-Bénigne exhibits traditional elements of Romanesque architecture with thick stone walls, rounded arches, and substantial supporting pillars throughout the structure.

Construction of the Église Saint-Bénigne commenced in 1666, establishing a religious center that reflected architectural practices from earlier medieval building traditions.

The church layout incorporates design elements that facilitate religious ceremonies while the stone structure demonstrates regional building techniques from eastern France.

Visitors can access the church through the main entrance facing the town center, with dedicated areas for prayer and contemplation inside the building.

The church received monument historique inscrit designation in 1944, securing its preservation as an example of religious architecture in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

Location: Pontarlier

Inception: 1666

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.90220,6.35633

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51

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