Southern Burgundy Romanesque ChurchesGermagny

The village church of Germagny was built during the 12th century, meaning it is Romanesque. The church we see today has a lower bell tower than when it was built. This is because during the 15th century the church, along with the village of Germagny were sacked and burned by the army of Charles VII. Some of the tower’s stones were used to rebuild parts of the damaged church. This rebuilding took place during the 15th century.

It is almost certain that the church of Germagny was at some point part of (if not built by) the Cluny Monastery not far away.

Inside the church you can find a fresco from the 14th century and on the outside you can find an unknown face, rare for a Romanesque church in the region. The church is also somewhat unique in another way, in that you can drive a car around it. Most Romanesque churches in the area have had houses built around them or are surrounded by a cemetery. Not in Germagny, one can see all side of the church while driving in their car.

Germagny is in the Guye Valley (there is a small stream of the same name) and near a number of other Romanesque churches, including Bissy-sur-Fley, Le Puley and Genouilly. The D983 road passes through the village and the A6 Autoroute is about a 45 minute drive away, exit Tournus.

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