Gothic from the 12th century. The single nave is separated from the lower, narrower choir by a triumphal arch. The double arches are supported by engaged columns in the nave and pilasters in the forechoir. The decoration in the fore-choir is reminiscent of that in Langres cathedral. The church was fortified in 1371. The imposing bell tower has a spire covered in chestnut shingles. The altarpiece came from the workshops of Jean-Baptiste Bouchardon around 1713 (17th century). Banners, painted and embroidered fabric from the 19th century. The church was listed as a Historic Monument on 28 October 1941. Didier Diderot, father of the Encyclopaedist, was married in this church by Abbé Vigneron, parish priest of Chassigny and brother of the bride.
Eglise Notre-Dame-en-son-Assomption de Chassigny
