Prieuré Notre-Dame de Bellefontaine, Medieval priory in Émagny, France
The Notre-Dame de Bellefontaine priory features limestone walls and traditional religious architecture within the natural landscape of Doubs department.
Founded between 1132 and 1134 by Canon Raimbaud under the direction of Saint-Paul Abbey of Besançon, the priory gained independence in 1510.
Philippe Chifflet brought a Virgin Mary statue to the priory in 1629, initiating regular processions and establishing a strong local religious tradition.
The priory, now private property since 1795, maintains connections with Pin church where the original Virgin Mary statue remains accessible to visitors.
During the Ten Years' War, two reported miraculous events occurred at the priory while the Montaigu Virgin statue was kept safe from raids.
Location: Émagny
GPS coordinates: 47.29600,5.87739
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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