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The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Cléry is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Cléry, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the 12th century, it embodies the typical Romanesque architecture of this period, marked by strong religious activity and a community organization centred around parishes. Its classification as a Historic Monument in 1930 reflects its heritage value and its importance in local history.

The classification of the church as historical monuments, which took place on 25 June 1930, preserved its architectural integrity and its role in the Savoyard cultural landscape. The protection concerns the entire building, highlighting its emblematic character for the municipality of Cléry. Available sources, such as the references of the Merimée base or Raymond Oursel's work, confirm its historical anchor and institutional recognition.

The church of Saint John the Baptist is part of a regional context where religious buildings served as places of assembly, prayer and social organization. In the 12th century, Savoy, then integrated into complex feudal and ecclesiastical dynamics, saw these churches play a central role in the daily life of rural communities. Their construction often reflected the local resources and artistic influences of the time, as evidenced by the Romanesque features of the building.

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