Once in front of this imposing and majestic arcaded façade, dare to approach and push open the door of the former 12th-century Prioral church. The remains of the church will amaze you and take you back in time. Take a step back, look up and take a closer look at the stones of the monument, some of which will reveal little marvels!
This former priory of Benedictine nuns was attached to the Lancharre monastery (in the commune of Chapaize) in 1615. The history of Le Puley merges with that of Lancharre: the archprioress of Lancharre, Marie du Blé d'Uxelles, who reformed her abbey, obtained permission from the bishop of Chalon, Cyrus de Thiard, to reunite the two communities.
In the second half of the 19th century, the church was in ruins and its steeple fell in 1877, the height of its decline. In the 20th century, an association devoted itself to restoring the church (through voluntary work), with the aim of preserving its state of conservation and bringing life to the site, without rebuilding it entirely.
The church, listed as a Historic Monument in 1973, is almost entirely in the open air. Only the north aisle is covered, and the apse and apses are intact. To find out more, panels inside the church explain the restoration work.
From 01/01/23 to 31/12/24
Free access all year round.
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