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The Saint Martin de Bournand Church is an emblematic monument whose construction spans two major periods: the 12th and 19th centuries. The current building, erected in the 19th century, incorporates in its portal older architectural elements, including harpsichords and carved cords dating from the 12th century. These jobs demonstrate a desire to preserve traces of the original medieval building, while integrating them into a more recent structure.

Classified as a Historical Monument, the church is distinguished by the specific protection of its portal, inscribed by ministerial decree on 18 January 1938. This detail highlights the heritage importance of the sculpted elements of the twelfth century, which constitute a rare vestige of Romanesque architecture in the region. The location of the church, at 6 B Rue Saint-Martin in Bournand (Vienna), makes it a point of local interest in the department, now integrated into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Although the available sources do not specify the exact conditions for its construction or transformations, Saint Martin's church illustrates a common practice in the 19th century: the reuse of ancient materials to enrich reconstructed or renovated buildings. This approach reflects both economic constraints and an increasing concern for valuing the historical heritage, characteristic of this era.

The accuracy of the church's location is assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), suggesting that its exact location could benefit from more rigorous documentation. Owned by the commune of Bournand, the building remains a potentially open place to visit, although the sources do not detail its current uses (cultual, tourist, or other).

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