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The church of Saint-Loup de Puy-de-Serre, located in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region, is a religious monument built over three major periods: the 12th, 13th and 15th centuries. This phase reflects the architectural evolutions and spiritual needs of the local community through the late Middle Ages. The building, still standing today, bears witness to medieval construction techniques adapted to regional resources and know-how.

Classified as a Historic Monument by decree of 9 November 1932, the Saint-Loup church enjoys official protection that underscores its heritage importance. This inscription takes place in a national context of preservation of heritage, marked by the Historical Monuments Act of 1913. The building is now run by an association, suggesting local involvement in its conservation and cultural animation.

The church's location, at 23 Rue de la Chesnaye in Puy-de-Serre, places the monument in the heart of a village in the Vendee whose history is linked to the rural and religious dynamics of western France. Although the available sources do not specify its current use (cult, visits, events), its protected status and territorial anchoring make it an identity landmark for residents and a potential discovery site for visitors.

The geographic data associated with the church indicate a location accuracy considered "passable" (note 5/10), which may reflect minor uncertainties about its exact location in the databases. This technical information, although secondary, recalls the challenges of heritage mapping, especially for buildings located in rural areas such as the Vendée.

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