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The church Saint-Hilaire de Talmont, located in the commune of Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée, Pays de la Loire), is a religious building whose construction spans the 14th and 15th centuries. This monument, partially protected under the title of Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its choir and transept, inscribed by ministerial decree in 1927. The location of the church, although documented, remains of an accuracy deemed a priori satisfactory (note 6/10), with an official address at 20 Rue de la Sainte-Famille.

Owned by the municipality of Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (code Insee 85288), the church is part of a medieval architectural heritage typical of the region. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a public building, without specifying its current accessibility (visits, events). Protected elements reflect the historic and artistic significance of the site, although details of its contemporary use or possible restorations are not mentioned.

During the late Middle Ages, Vendée was marked by an intense rural and religious life, where parish churches played a central role in social organization. These buildings served not only as places of worship but also as community landmarks, often hosting activities related to religious festivals, markets or local gatherings. The Saint-Hilaire church, through its period of construction, is part of this architectural and spiritual development, characteristic of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries in western France.

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