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The Saint-Hilaire church of Saint-Vivant, located in the commune of Biarne (Jura), is a religious building whose origins date back to the 15th century, with major changes in the first quarter of the 17th century. It bears the status of Monument Historique, with an official inscription by decree of 8 June 1979, covering specifically the priorial church and its outbuildings (cadastre AI 87). A communal property, it embodies an architectural and spiritual heritage rooted in local history.

The location of the building, noted as "very satisfactory" (level 8/10) in the documentary bases, is specified by its administrative address in Biarne (code INSEE 39051) in the Jura department. Although sources mention an approximate GPS address ("9999 Au Hameau"), this indication appears to be incorrect or incomplete. The church, opened to visit according to practical information, illustrates the central role of the priories in the religious and social organization of Burgundy-Franche-Comté in medieval and modern times.

Available data, mainly from the Merimée database and the Monumentum platform, highlight its heritage importance without detailing specific historical events or characters associated with its construction or use. The absence of complementary sources limits the knowledge of its detailed history, particularly concerning its founders, its precise architectural transformations, or its role in community life over the centuries.

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