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The church of Argelouse, located in Saint-Justin in the Landes, is dedicated to Sainte Quitterie and not to Saint-André, contrary to what his name might suggest. Built in 1150 in a Romanesque style, it is distinguished by its medieval architecture. This place of Catholic worship has been modified over the centuries, with the addition of a nave in the fourteenth century and a bell tower in the seventeenth century, the latter taking the form of a tower surmounted by a wooden arrow.

The building must not be confused with the church of Saint-André d'Argelouse, located in the neighbouring commune of Argelouse. Its heritage importance was recognized by an inscription to historical monuments on July 4, 1973, highlighting its architectural and historical value. Available sources, such as the Merimée base or observatories of religious heritage, allow us to study its stylistic characteristics and its evolution.

The bell tower, a remarkable element of the church, illustrates the late architectural adaptations, typical of the rural churches of New Aquitaine. Its original Romanesque style reflects the influence of the religious constructions of the Middle Ages, while the later additions bear witness to the liturgical and aesthetic needs of later periods. Today, it remains a testimony to the religious and architectural history of the Landes.

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