Poligny
The village of Poligny, 4 km from Bagneaux-sur-Loing, has a church with a history that stretches back to the 14th century. During the Hundred Years' War, France saw kings from the Valois dynasty, including Charles V and Charles VI. Records first mention Poligny’s priest in 1445, a year when painter Botticelli was born in Italy.
In 1579, Poligny celebrated the baptism of its church bell, named "Germaine," crafted by the famous De La Paix family. "Germaine," now a historical monument, was blessed by notable community members. Later, in 1789, during the French Revolution, Father Jacques of Dublin was the priest, though he was soon replaced by Baric J.J., who pledged loyalty to the new government.
The church interior honors several saints. Saint Agatha, with her chapel, was believed to protect crops from storms, celebrated annually on February 5. Saint Firmin, represented alongside Saint Germain by wooden statues, is thought to be the church's main patron.
A key feature is Poligny’s altar retable, a highly regarded Gothic piece. Though its creator remains uncertain, some believe it could be the work of artist Plumot, who used similar techniques during the 18th century.