Eglise Saint-Etienne de FONTAINE LES LUXEUIL (Haute-Saône)

The Church of Saint-Étienne in Fontaine-les-Luxeuils stands on the site of an earlier structure sanctuary founded in 1559 Too small and aging this old church was replaced in the 18th century century by the current building constructed between 1775 and 1778 The project was vigorously championed by Canon Jean-François Bonhomme a prominent figure of the parish he administered for half a century Thanks to him the village gained a sturdy and elegant church representative of the Comtois architectural style of that era Over the centuries various modifications were added inside A major restoration was carried out in 1976 and 1977 in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council II in order to restore a cleaner architecture more faithful to the original spirit Today Saint-Étienne Church remains a historic and religious landmark Essential to the commune a witness to several centuries of parish life If you like my work don't forget to subscribe Thank you and see you soon