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Église Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné en Vendée

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise gothique
Vendée

Église Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné

    12-16 Rue Gaston Dolbeau
    85710 Bois-de-Céné
Église Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné
Église Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné
Église Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné
Église Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
29 octobre 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
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Origin and history

The church Saint-Étienne de Bois-de-Céné is a religious building located in the commune of Bois-de-Céné, in Vendée ( Pays de la Loire). This monument, whose construction period is not specified in the available sources, was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 29 October 1926. Today it belongs to the municipality and remains a symbol of the local architectural heritage.

The location of the church at 14 Gaston Dolbeau Street is estimated with an accuracy deemed "passible" (note of 5/10). This type of building, typical of the French countryside, historically played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, gathering and sometimes public space for the inhabitants of the region.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate that the church is protected for its heritage interest. However, the sources do not specify its exact origin, the significant events in its history, or the characters associated with its construction or evolution.

In Pays de la Loire, parish churches like Saint-Étienne were often at the heart of the social and religious life of the villages. Their architecture generally reflected local resources and regional stylistic influences, although these details are not documented for this specific monument.

The absence of information on the period of construction or on possible reshuffles limits the understanding of its evolution. Only its registration in 1926 attests to its official recognition as part of the national heritage.

No details are provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, rentals or other uses. However, the photographs available, such as Selbymay's Creative Commons license, make it possible to appreciate the external aspect.

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