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The Church of St. Sebastian of Rempnat finds its origins in a chapel mentioned as early as 831, donated by Odacer, bishop of Limoges, to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Although built in the Romanesque era, it was entirely rebuilt in the 13th and 15th centuries. From the original building, only two bas-reliefs, reused on the main façade, remain today. The present portal dates from the 13th century, while the overall structure includes a rectangular nave preceding a square choir, finished with a flat bedside. A niche and a chapel open on the north side.

The reconstruction of the 13th century marked a major transformation, followed by a reorganization at the end of the 15th century, during which periods were added to the sides and side chapels. The southern portal dates back to the 16th century. The church, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 30 January 1973 (excluding the sacristy), now belongs to the commune of Rempnat. Its architecture thus reflects centuries of evolution, mixing Romanesque heritage and Gothic additions.

Historical sources, including Monumentum, point to the poor accuracy of its geographical location (level 6/10), while confirming its address in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Protected features include the entire building, without sacristy, reflecting its local and regional heritage significance.

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