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The church of Saint-Haon-le-Châtel is a historical monument dating back to the 12th century, with subsequent construction or modification phases in the 15th, 17th and 18th centuries. Located in the Loire department (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), it embodies almost six centuries of architectural and religious evolution. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 29 July 1958 attests to its heritage value, although the details of its history remain partially documented.

The location of the building at 45 Chemin du Puits de la Garde is known with an accuracy considered fair (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting uncertainties about its exact location or cadastral boundaries (parcell 110). Property of the municipality of Saint-Haon-le-Châtel, this church, like many rural monuments, played a central role in local life: place of worship, community gathering, and sometimes refuge. The periods of construction coincide with periods of major transformations in France — wars of Religion, Renaissance, or the Enlightenment century — although the source text does not specify its direct involvement in these events.

Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) mention its protected status and administrative address, but omit details of its architecture, sponsors, or current use (open to visit, regular worship, etc.). The Creative Commons license associated with Daniel Villafruela's photo suggests a contemporary interest in its preservation and enhancement, without revealing any new historical elements.

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