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The Saint-Martin church, located in Curzay-sur-Vonne in the department of Vienna (New Aquitaine), is a monument whose oldest parts date back to the 15th century. The vaulted nave and choir bear witness to this medieval period, while the north and south transepts, described as "modern" in the sources, suggest later additions or reconstructions, probably in the 19th and 20th centuries, periods also mentioned for the monument.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 4 August 1925, the church belongs to the commune of Curzay-sur-Vonne. Its architecture thus combines late Gothic elements (the vaults of the nave and the choir) and more recent extensions, reflecting stylistic evolutions and liturgical or community needs over the centuries. The location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10) in the databases, indicates an average accuracy for the available coordinates.

Sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, highlight its protected status and its central role in local heritage. The absence of details on any specific sponsors, architects or milestone events limits knowledge of its specific history, but its ranking attests to its heritage importance. The reference to an approximate address (4 Route de Sanxay) and an Insee code (86091) confirms its anchoring in the territory of Vienna, formerly in Poitou-Charentes.

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