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The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church of Saint-Jean-d-Etreux is a religious building dating back to the 12th century, with modifications and extensions made in the 14th, 16th and 18th centuries. These periods of construction reflect the architectural evolution and liturgical needs of the local community throughout the centuries. The monument is now classified as a Historical Monument, with an inscription by decree of 19 November 1946, attesting to its heritage value and legal protection.

Located in the Jura department (code Insee 39378), in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté, the church belongs to the commune of Saint-Jean-d-Étreux. Its precise address, 36 Rue de l'Eglise, is documented in the Mérimée base, although the GPS location is considered to be of satisfactory a priori accuracy (note 6/10). The building, a communal property, embodies the central role of parish churches in the social and spiritual organization of French villages, especially in rural areas.

Available sources, such as Monumentum and internal data, highlight its protected element status, without specifying architectural details or specific historical events related to its construction. The absence of any mention of its current use (visits, rentals, etc.) suggests a mainly cult or local vocation. The associated photo credit, licensed Creative Commons, indicates a documentary and tourist interest in this Jura heritage.

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