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Origin and history

Saint-Étienne de Castillou Church is a religious monument located in the commune of Prayssas in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or the architectural or historical details associated with it. His name, dedicated to St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, suggests an ancient foundation, but no date is mentioned in the current data.

In the regional context of New Aquitaine, parish churches like Saint-Étienne de Castillou played a central role in the lives of local communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, political and cultural events. In Prayssas, as in many small communes, these buildings often reflected the religious organization and daily life of the inhabitants, marked by agriculture and local traditions.