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The church Saint-Antoine d'Ouroux is a religious building located in the former commune of Ouroux, now integrated with Deux-Grosnes in the Rhône department. Built in the 4th quarter of the 12th century, it is representative of the Romanesque architecture of the Beaujolais region. Its bell tower, dated from the same period, was classified as Historic Monument by order of December 21, 1982, while the rest of the building was inscribed on the same date.

Ouroux, now a commune of Deux-Grosnes since 1 January 2019, is part of the historical heritage of Beaujolais. The church, owned by the commune, is a central element of local history, reflecting the importance of religious buildings in the social and cultural organization of the region in the Middle Ages. The merger with the neighbouring municipalities of Avenas, Monsols, Saint-Christophe, Saint-Jacques-des-Arréts, Saint-Mamert and Trades has changed its administrative context, but its heritage role remains intact.

The Monumentum site specifies that the church, located at 5068 Le Village à Ouroux, is partially protected: the bell tower is classified, while the rest of the building is listed. This distinction highlights the architectural and historical value of the bell tower, typical of the Romanesque constructions of the late twelfth century. The local archives, held at the Rhone Departmental Archives, could provide additional information on its history and evolution.

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