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The church of the Assumption of Lhuis is a medieval religious building located in the department of Lhuis. Built in the 12th century, it marks the geographical boundary between the Bugey and the "cold lands" of the Dauphiné. Its term, Our Lady of the Assumption, reflects its anchor in the local Christian tradition, typical of the rural churches of this period.

Ranked a historic monument in 1930, the church enjoys a recognized heritage protection. Since 2007, its attic has been home to a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest (ZNIEFF) of type I, preserving two rare species of bats: the echancerated-eared bladder (Myotis emarginatus) and the large rhinolophe (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum). This dual dimension, both cultural and ecological, illustrates its importance in local heritage.

Located on the southern edge of Ain, the church embodies an architectural and spiritual heritage shared between two historical territories. Its recent ranking and environmental protection underscore its value both as a witness to the medieval past and as a protected natural space. References to databases such as Mérimée or Clochers de France confirm its inclusion in the networks for the preservation of French religious heritage.

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