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The Saint-Hilaire church of Saint-Hilaire-de-Lusignan, built in the 12th century, is a remarkable example of medieval religious architecture in Lot-et-Garonne. Built on a small eminence, it seems to rest partly on ancient foundations, perhaps linked to an ancient Roman castrum. Its walls, partly covered with small apparatus, and its polygonal apse reflect the constructive techniques of the time. The building, surrounded by about ten houses before 1789, was then a central point of rural community life.

The church is distinguished by its two-span nave, vaulted, and hexagonal bell tower, characteristic of the Romanesque churches of the region. Two side chapels, dedicated to the Virgin and Saint Catherine, complete her plan. Its designation as historic monuments on 7 January 1926 underlined its heritage value. Sources also mention traces of a possible ancient oratory, suggesting a continuing religious occupation of the site since ancient times.

The church's location at 185 Rue de l'Église and its Insee code (47246) confirm its anchoring in the territory of Lot-et-Garonne, now integrated into New Aquitaine. A communal property, it embodies both the architectural heritage and the religious history of Saint-Hilaire-de-Lusignan, from the Middle Ages until today.

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