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The church of Notre-Dame de Félines-Termenès, located in the Aude department in the Occitanie region, is a religious building whose first records date back to 1285. It is distinguished by a unique nave and a pentagonal bedside without vault, reflecting various architectural influences, especially medieval ones. The vestiges of 14th century tile, preserved in the sanctuary, bear witness to its age and its local historical importance.

Originally, the parish of the church was placed under the protection of the commandory of Homps, linked to the knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, until 1444, when it was attached to the chapter of the Cathedral of Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur of Narbonne. This transition marks a significant change in his ecclesiastical administration. The building has been partially renovated over the centuries, including the addition of a side chapel in 1859.

The church and its surroundings were listed as natural sites in 1942, then the building itself, as well as the 14th century tile remains, were protected as a historical monument on April 21, 1948. These official recognitions highlight its heritage and architectural value, while preserving the traces of its medieval and modern past.

The bell tower, of barlong shape, surmounts a vaulted porch of ridges, characteristic of some regional buildings. No ancient bay has retained its primitive appearance, which makes interior remains, like tile, all the more valuable to understand the history of the building. Today, the church belongs to the municipality of Félines-Termenès and remains an important witness to the religious and architectural heritage of Aude.

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