Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Burgundy
Setting for the film “Chocolat” as well as an important hilltop town in the countryside of BurgundyÉglise Saint-Genest, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a 13th-16th century Gothic structure in a medieval Burgundy village, known for its 15th-century sculpted stalls, polychrome statues, and role in the film Chocolat. Classified as a historic monument, it features a unique narrow nave, high galleries, and a 14th-century “nursing Madonna”.
Key Features and History
- Architecture: The church has a Gothic style, with some Romanesque influences. It is characterized by its, somewhat worn, historic atmosphere.
- Artworks: It houses 15th-century wooden stalls of companionable inspiration, a 15th-century Angel of the Annunciation, and a 14th-century polychrome stone statue of a nursing Madonna.
- Interior: The interior features a narrow nave with side aisles and high galleries designed to hold a large congregation in a small space.
- Location: Situated in the heart of the medieval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
