Saint-Léger Church in Dolancourt

The church, consecrated in honor of St. Leodegar of Autun, is located in the center of the 133-strong community of Dolancourt. Right on the river. Very romantic and peaceful.

The parish church of Saint-Léger was originally built in the 12th century and then fully integrated into a new church built in 1866-1867 during the restoration and extension works carried out by Pierre Lefranc, former architect of King Louis-Philippe.

The Saint-Léger parish church was initially built in the 12th century, then completely integrated into a new church, 1866-1867 during the restoration and expansion work carried out by Pierre Lefranc, former architect to King Louis-Philippe, who was elected mayor in 1860.
The church contained a font from the end of the 15th century or the beginning of the 16th century. Since 1942, only a few fragments have remained which have been placed in the gallery of the preaching pulpit. These fragments have been "classified" in the inventory of historic monuments since December 27, 1913. The church also contains a funerary slab dated 1296, also "classified" since December 27, 1913 as well as the 12 objects listed in the inventory general cultural heritage. Furthermore, a wooden Christ, dating from the 12th century, was found in 2010.