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The church Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bourneau is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Bourneau, Vendée, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 16th century, it is a typical example of the religious architecture of this period, marked by late Gothic and renaissant influences. Its classification as historic monuments in 1930 reflects its heritage value and the desire to preserve this local heritage.

In the 16th century, Vendée was a rural area where the church played a central role in community life. Parish churches such as Bourneau served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, reflecting the religious and social traditions of the time. Their construction was often supported by local communities or lords, although the sources do not specify the exact sponsors of this church.

The building is now protected and belongs to the commune of Bourneau. Its classification in 1930 preserved its architectural features and furniture, although the precise details of the protected elements are not explicitly described in the available sources. It remains an emblematic place of the Salesian heritage, accessible to the public in the manner defined by the municipality.

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