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The church of Saint-Benoit-en-Diois, located in the Drôme department (26), is a 13th-century religious building. It is located precisely at the address 50 Montée de l'Église, in the commune of Saint-Benoit-en-Diois, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 17 July 1926, also includes its cemetery in protection. The location of the site is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), although the sources do not further specify its current status or accessibility.

The building of this church dates back to the 13th century, a period marked in Diois by a largely rural and religious social organization. The parish churches, like that of Saint-Benoit, then played a central role in community life: they served as a place of worship, of assembly, and often as a place of burial, as is evident from the cemetery. At that time, the region, integrated with the Dauphiné, was under feudal and ecclesiastical influence, with a predominantly agricultural and pastoral economy. Religious buildings were major architectural and spiritual landmarks for local populations.

The church is now owned by the municipality of Saint-Benoit-en-Diois, as indicated by the data of the Merimée database. No additional information is available on its current use (visits, events, or other functions). The sources mention only its status as a Historical Monument and its approximate location via GPS coordinates, without details on any subsequent restorations or modifications.

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