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The church of Saint-Sulpice de Montagny, located in the commune of Montagny (code Insee 69136) in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is a religious building whose construction periods run from the twelfth to the seventeenth century. This monument, partially in ruins, was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 18 March 1980, especially for its remains of the old church (cadastral park C 617). Today it belongs to the commune and its approximate address, coming from GPS coordinates, is 110 Rue du Château-D'Eau.

The location of the church is estimated with a priori satisfactory accuracy (note 6/10), although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not provide additional architectural or historical details. The protected ruins bear witness to major changes between the Middle Ages and the modern era, reflecting the evolution of the religious structure in this area of the Rhône. No information is available about its current accessibility, its contemporary uses (visits, rentals), or possible historical characters related to its construction.

The Rhône department, where Montagny is located, was at these times a territory marked by intense agricultural activity and growing trade, especially around Lyon. Parish churches like Saint Sulpice played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering, and sometimes refuge. Their architecture often evolved according to local resources and liturgical needs, as evidenced by the many periods of construction mentioned for this monument.

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