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Saint-Jean de Maison-Feyne Church is a Catholic religious building located in the Creuse department in the commune of Maison-Feyne in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, it is distinguished by an original architectural plan, combining two distinct buildings: a vaulted early chapel with dome on pendants, surmounted by a bell tower, and a second church added in the 13th century. The interior is rhythmic by double arches resting on pilasters adorned with half-columns, while the capitals, decorated with plant motifs, interlaces and animal figures, bear witness to a neat craftsmanship. A tinted rose adorns the tympanum of the flat bedside, adding a remarkable decorative touch.

The church was once a possession of the Berrichonne Abbey of Deols, highlighting its historical and religious importance in the region. The monument, classified as historical monuments by decree of 9 April 1969, has a nave of four spans preceding a cross of transept now disappeared. Its present state reflects medieval architectural transformations, with Romanesque and Gothic elements, while maintaining traces of its central role in local community and spiritual life.

The location of the building, at 40 Rue Principale in Maison-Feyne, is documented in the Mérimée database under the code Insee 23117. Although the accuracy of its geographical location is considered mediocre (level 5/10), the church remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the Limousin, now integrated into New Aquitaine. Its property belongs to the commune, and its classification in 1969 guarantees its preservation for future generations.

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