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The Saint Vincent de Saint-Vincent-Lespinasse church, located in Tarn-et-Garonne in Occitanie, is a building whose main reconstruction dates back to the second half of the 15th century or the first half of the 16th century. This monument illustrates a marked architectural transition, with a vaulted pentagonal chorus threaded and eviscerated, typical of late Gothic. The capitals, decorated with the symbols of the Evangelists, bear witness to a careful religious iconography. The triangular bell tower, pierced by two arches in the middle of the hanger, could date back to the seventeenth century, adding a classic touch to the whole. Originally, the nave, higher than the choir, was covered with a panel before being vaulted as a cradle in the 19th century.

The third-point portal, framed by an uninterrupted boudin, and the salient stones above the awning – perhaps intended to support a mâchicoulis – evoke defensive or decorative medieval elements. The re-used bedside modillons probably come from an earlier Romanesque church, highlighting the historical stratigraphy of the site. The nave was completely rebuked in 1873, while the third span, rebuked in the 19th century, completed major modernization work. These successive changes reflect both liturgical needs and stylistic developments, from Gothic to post-revolutionary restorations.

The church has been listed as a historical monument since 1978 and is now owned by the municipality. Its hybrid architecture – combining medieval structures, classical additions and 19th century interventions – makes it a privileged witness to the religious and artisanal history of the region. However, the accuracy of its location remains poor (level 6/10), depending on available sources, although its address is documented as 60 Place du Bourg in Saint-Vincent-Lespinasse.

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