Église Saint-Pierre de Brancion

Église Saint-Pierre de Brancion is a Romanesque church featuring a Latin cross layout with a five-bay nave and side aisles. The structure includes a square bell tower and multiple side chapels with different-shaped apses.

The church appears first in a Cluny Abbey document from 964. Archaeological digs beneath the present-day forecourt uncovered Merovingian-era remains, showing the site had been used long before the current structure.

The interior frescoes from the 14th century show biblical scenes and reflect the artistic taste of the era. These paintings reveal how worshippers were surrounded by religious imagery during their daily prayers in this space.

The building is accessible to visitors during open hours, though viewing may be limited outside service times. It helps to check access routes around the structure and be prepared for uneven ground.

The northern side aisle holds a carved stone tomb of Josserand IV de Brancion, a member of the local noble family. This stone marks a crusader who died in a distant campaign and was never buried in his homeland.

Location: Martailly-lès-Brancion

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.54801,4.79587

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26