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The church of Saint-Martin de Poussignac is a Catholic building located in the municipality of the same name, Lot-et-Garonne, New Aquitaine. Built in the 14th and 16th centuries, it combines medieval and Renaissance architectural elements, as evidenced by its five-key star vaults in the choir and its flamboyant filling windows. The interior houses three chapels, two dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and Saint Joseph, while the third welcomes the baptismal fonts and a confessional.

The church was restored in 1831, financed for 3,000 francs, as canon Durengues reports. Its plan includes a nave of two spans and a square choir, flanked by a side of the same configuration. The characteristic bell tower rises on the west wall. It has been classified as historical monuments since 20 March 1929 and remains a major architectural and religious testimony of the region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance. The building, owned by the commune, is open for the visit, and historical documents published by the Poussignac Cultural Association allow to deepen his knowledge. Its style combines late Gothic and Renaissance influences, reflecting the artistic evolutions of its era.

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