Poligny - Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard

A small oratory existed here before the 9th century. This chapel got replaced by a large Romanesque church. When the still existing Romanesque tower was built around 1220, the church had three naves and was 80 meters long. It belonged to a priory, but was used as well by the parish.

As it was placed outside the city walls, so the building suffered a lot during wars. The priory was given up in the 15th century - and the already ruined church crumbled. Only the tower, the choir and two bays of the nave survived. The doors were locked, as the church is only open for guided tours during the summer months.