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Origin and history

The Saint-Romain church of Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or is a religious building built in the 12th century. Located in the Rhône department, it illustrates the medieval architectural heritage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its apse, bell tower and transept were protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1926, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of the church, at the address 1 A Impasse de la Voûte, is estimated with an accuracy deemed a priori satisfactory (level 6/10). Owned by the commune of Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or, this monument is part of a landscape marked by the religious and community history of Mont d'Or Lyonnais. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a parish church typical of this period.

In the 12th century, churches like Saint-Romain played a central role in village life. They served not only as places of worship, but also as a gathering point for collective decisions and local holidays. In the Rhodanian context, these buildings often reflected the influence of monastic orders or local lords, although the source text does not specify a specific sponsor for this church.

The partial inscription of the building (abside, bell tower, transept) in 1926 shows a late recognition of its historical value. This partial protection suggests that some parts of the church have retained remarkable architectural elements, such as Romanesque vaults or carved decorations, characteristic of the twelfth century. No additional information is available on any subsequent restorations or modifications.

The Creative Commons license associated with the church photo (credit: Karldupart) indicates a contemporary interest in its documentation and value. However, sources do not mention whether the monument is now open to visit, used for cultural events, or integrated into a local tourist trail.

Finally, the lack of details on the historical characters related to the church or on specific milestone events limits the understanding of its social history. Only protected architectural elements and their administrative location (Insee code 69233) are clearly attested, stressing the need for further research to enrich its historical narrative.

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