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The Saint-Saturnin church of Blaignac is a Catholic building located in the municipality of Blaignac, Gironde, New Aquitaine. It dates from the Middle Ages and retains notable architectural elements, such as a Romanesque portal adorned with historical capitals and a lintel engraved with Arabic. Its tympanum has a Christian symbol of chrism, while inside the abside incorporates re-used novel capitals.

The portal and its sculptures were classified as historical monuments by order of 20 December 1907. This classification specifically protects these elements, witnesses of Romanesque art in Aquitaine. The church, owned by the commune, remains an example of preserved medieval religious heritage, although partially rebuilt over the centuries.

Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight its importance in the girondin architectural landscape. Its exact address, 6 Le Bourg in Blaignac, and its Insee code (33054) confirm its territorial anchor. The Merimée data and local observations (such as the "passable" chart accuracy) complete the information on this emblematic monument.

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