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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Castels is a religious monument located in the municipality of Valencia, in the Occitan region. Although its name and location are clearly identified, the available sources do not specify its construction period or the architectural or historical details that could further characterize it. In the general context of Occitanie, parish churches such as Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Castels played a central role in the lives of local communities.

They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, often reflecting the social and religious organization of the time. Agricultural and craft activities dominated economic life, while these buildings marked the landscape and collective memory.