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The church Saint-Julien de Couleuvre is a Catholic religious building whose construction began in the second half of the 12th century. Located in the Allier department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, it illustrates the medieval religious architecture of this period. Its complete classification as historic monuments, by order of 11 September 1915, bears witness to its heritage importance and preservation.

To the right of the choir, a seigneurial chapel built in the second half of the 15th century was added to the original building. This extension, which served as a sacristy at the beginning of the twentieth century, reflects the architectural evolutions and liturgical needs of the time. The church now belongs to the commune of Couleuvre and remains a representative example of Bourbon's religious heritage.

Available sources, including bibliographical references such as The Churches of France. The Allier (1938) by Pierre Pradel and Marcel Génermont, as well as databases like Mérimée, confirm its status as a protected historical monument. Its exact address, 6 Rue Marx Dormoy, and its Insee code (03087) allow to locate it precisely in the architectural landscape of the Allier.

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