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The church Saint-Sulpice de Laval-le-Purié is a parish church in the Doubs department, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Founded in 1125 by Swiss canons, it was originally a Romanesque priorial church. This first building, after major changes in the 16th century, left room for the present church, which preserves remains of its Romanesque structure.

The church has been protected as historical monuments since 8 June 1926, recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the parish of the Russiany, which is attached to the diocese of Besançon. His furniture, including 16th and 17th century statuettes and a procession cross, has also been classified as historical objects since 1964.

The architecture of the church reflects its two major construction periods: the 12th century for its Romanesque origins and the 16th century for its transformations. Although the precise architectural details are not described in the sources, its inscription in the heritage underscores its historical and religious importance in the region. The location of the building, in a village in the Doubs, is a testament to the artistic and spiritual evolution of Franche-Comté.

Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, confirm its communal ownership status and its potential openness to the visit, although these practical aspects are not detailed. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated to be "passable" (level 5/10), with an official address registered in Laval-le-Puriré (code INSEE 25329).

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