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The church of Saint-Christophe-des-Templiers de Montsaunès is a temple church built in the 12th century. Located in the Haute-Garonne department, it is part of the medieval heritage of the Occitanie region. Its architecture and history are linked to the Order of the Temple, a military and religious order emblematic of the Middle Ages.

Classified as historical monuments in 1846, this church bears witness to the importance of the Templar Commanderies in southwestern France. These buildings served as places of worship, refuges for pilgrims and administrative centres for Templar knights. Their presence reflected the influence of order in the region.

The church is mentioned in historical works, such as those of André Twelve and MaryAnge Tibot-Douzet, who studied its role and architecture. Today, it remains a notable example of Templar religious architecture, accessible through resources such as the Merimée base or the Observatory of Religious Heritage.

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