Located on the site of the Abbey of Saint-Jean de Baptiste, this chapel will fall into disrepair in ten years at the latest if nothing is done to save it.
France Bleu Auxerre then went to meet a young Burgundian who explains to you that there is a strategy in place to safeguard the building.
A rich history
The Saint-Jean-Lès-Sens chapel it is located in a place closely linked to the history of the Christianization of northern Yonne. It is in fact located within the park of the Saint-Jean Baptiste Abbey, which dates back to the 6th century. Mkritich Martyrossyan student at Faculty of Law of the University of Burgundy he is a member ofAssociation for the Protection of Sacred Heritage tells you part of its history, and in particular that linked to King Clovis.
Stéphane Bern, asked for help
More than a million euros are needed to finance the saving of the chapel. Mkritich Martyrossyan presents the association’s rescue plan, starting with the request for help from Stephane Bern as part of its Heritage in Danger mission.