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The Saint-Léger church of Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais is a religious monument located in the department of Vienna, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It has been identified as a building listed in the Historical Monuments since a decree dated 17 June 1926. This classification specifically concerns the church itself, which now belongs to the municipality.

Its official address, according to the Merimée base, is 15 Rue des Leodegariens, in postal code 86120. Parish churches like Saint-Léger played a central role in the life of rural communities in New Aquitaine, especially before the 20th century. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social events, local festivals and collective decisions.

In Vienna, a region marked by strong rural and religious history, these buildings often reflect the architecture and traditions of medieval or modern times, even though the precise details of their construction are sometimes poorly documented. The location of this church, noted as "passable" in terms of accuracy, suggests that it is anchored in a typical village fabric of the region.

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