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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Romain de Mazerolles, located in the commune of the same name in New Aquitaine, finds its origins in a cella attached to the Abbey of Nouaillé in 677. A carved stone, which is now being used in the wall of the abside, bears witness to this first religious occupation. Although the current building dates mainly from the 4th quarter of the 12th century, traces suggest an earlier church, perhaps from the 11th century, profoundly remodeled around the 17th century.

The facade of the church, including its bell tower, was classified as Historic Monument by decree of 25 February 1919, highlighting its heritage importance. The building, owned by the municipality, retains medieval architectural elements, although its constructive history remains partly enigmatic, in particular due to subsequent changes. The approximate location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), and the available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its anchoring in the territory of Vienna, formerly in Poitou-Charentes.

The exact address, 73 Route de Bouresse à Mazerolles (86320), and its Insee code (86153) link it administratively to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. No information is available about its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation), but its status as a Historical Monument makes it a key witness to the local medieval religious heritage, marked by reuse of materials and transformations throughout the centuries.

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