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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez is a religious building built between the 13th and 14th centuries, located in the Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This monument, partially protected by an inscription under the title of Historical Monuments since 1939, is distinguished by architectural elements such as its nave, its front gable and its tower of bell tower. These characteristics bear witness to the local medieval religious architecture, although its precise location remains approximate according to available sources.

The official protection of the church, which took place by decree on 16 January 1939, relates specifically to the nave, the gable of the facade and the tower of the bell tower located under the bell tower itself. The building now belongs to the municipality of Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez, whose Insee code is 42256. Although information on its accessibility (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the sources, its status as Monument Historique underlines its heritage importance in the cultural landscape of the Loire and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Available data, especially from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate an approximate location at the following address: 4 Impasse de l'Église, 42680 Saint Marcellin-en-Forez. The accuracy of this location is assessed as "passable" (note 5/10), which may reflect geographical uncertainties or urban evolutions around the monument. No additional information is provided on any historical figures related to its construction or history or on any significant events taking place there.

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