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The Saint-Martin church of Listrac-Médoc, located in the Gironde department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is a Roman Catholic building dating back to the 12th century for its Romanesque choir. The latter, of sober and massive style, is characteristic of the medieval religious architecture of the region. The choir is extended by a nave and two later side-slopes, reflecting the successive extensions of the building over the centuries.

The bell tower, erected in the sixteenth century, is distinguished by its massive square structure, reinforced by angular foothills and crowned with a stone arrow. This blend of styles – novel for the choir and Renaissance for the bell tower – illustrates the architectural evolutions and growing needs of the parish between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The church was reshuffled in the 19th century, notably for its northern gate dated the first quarter of this period.

In terms of heritage, the apse and choir were listed as historic monuments in 1925, recognizing their historical and artistic value. This protection was extended to the entire building in 2004, consolidating its preservation. Owned by the municipality of Listrac-Médoc, the church is part of a landscape marked by viticulture, a major economic activity of the region since the Middle Ages.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, highlight its central role in local life, both religiously and communally. Internal data and Creative Commons licenses associated with photographs (such as Unozoe's) help document and disseminate knowledge of this heritage, classified with a geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 7/10).

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