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The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Valmunster is a religious building dating back to the 14th century, with significant works carried out during the 2nd quarter of the 16th century. Located in Valmunster, Moselle, it embodies the religious architecture of these periods, mixing medieval and Renaissance influences. The monument has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1960, attesting to its heritage value and importance to the local heritage.

The location of the church, at 2 Place de l'Abbé Gabriel Weyland, is documented with an accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 7/10). The building is open to the public daily, between 9am and 7pm, allowing visitors to discover its history and architecture. Owned by the commune, the church is an active place of worship while being a testimony to the architectural and cultural developments of the Lorraine region, now integrated into the Great East.

The inscription of the church in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 3 August 1960 underlines its role in the preservation of Mosellan religious heritage. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, provide administrative and historical information, such as its Insee code (57691) and its membership in the Moselle department. These contextual elements allow us to situate the monument in its territorial and historical environment.

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