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The church of Jumilhac-le-Petit, located in La Chapelle-Faucher, Dordogne, is a 12th century Romanesque building. It is characterized by a unique nave whose original vault has been replaced by a false wooden ceiling. The choir remained intact, presenting three blind archatures supported by round columns. The latter, decorated with capitals carved with palmettes or geometric motifs, preserve traces of ancient painting. The atypical bell tower rests directly on the oval-shaped choir.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 12 October 1948, this church belongs to the commune. Its modest but neat architecture reflects local Romanesque construction techniques. The capitals, though simple, illustrate the influence of the regional workshops of the time. The absence of major changes in the choir makes it a rare example of preserved Romanesque decoration in New Aquitaine.

The location of the church, noted as "very satisfactory" (note 8/10), corresponds to address 145 Petit Jumilhac in the municipality. The Merimée data and sources such as Monumentum confirm its protected building status, although the practical information (visits, opening) is not detailed in the available archives. The communal property suggests a current cultural or heritage use, without specifying any additional services (rent, accommodation).

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