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Saint-Martin de Plazac Church is a Catholic church in the Dordogne department, in the commune of Plazac, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is part of the local architectural and religious heritage, with a history linked to the castle of the bishops of Périgueux, of which it was once the Castral chapel. Its status as a historic monument has evolved: originally registered in 1926, it was declassified and reclassified on June 6, 2005, this time with the entire castle.

The building is associated with an old cemetery and the castle of bishops, highlighting its historical and religious importance in the region. Archaeological and historical research, such as that conducted by Marcel Secondat in 1987, has helped document its Romanesque architecture and its role in the local community. The church is today a testimony of medieval Christian architecture in Périgord.

The precise location of the church is indicated as being in the Bourg, Plazac, with a geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory. It is open to visit, although practical information on the schedules or services offered is not detailed in available sources. Its ranking among the historical monuments of the Sarlat-la-Canéda district reinforces its heritage interest.

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