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The Saint-Martin church of Lainville-en-Vexin is a religious building built mainly in the 12th and 15th centuries. Located in the Yvelines department, in the Île-de-France region, it embodies the medieval architecture typical of this period. Its inscription as Historic Monument by decree of 30 March 1944 underlines its heritage importance, especially for its church and its cemetery cross, today owned by the commune.

The location of the building at 5 Rue aux Canes reflects its anchoring in the historic urban fabric of Lainville-en-Vexin. Although available sources do not detail its specific history, this type of monument played a central role in community life in the Middle Ages, serving as a place of worship, assembly and symbol of local power. Parish churches like Saint Martin were often at the heart of the religious and social activities of villages.

Data from Monumentum and the Mérimée archives indicate that the church was officially protected in 1944, marking its recognition as a heritage to be preserved. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be "passable" (note 5/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons, such as those of Spedona, document its current appearance. No information is available on its accessibility to the public or on possible contemporary uses (visits, rentals, accommodation).

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