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The church Sainte-Madeleine de Châteaugay is a religious building located in the commune of Châteaugay, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme (63), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This monument, whose location is estimated as fair, is listed in the Merimée base under Insee code 63099. Although his period of construction was not specified, he was classified as a Historical Monument, with specific protection for his western gable, which was registered by decree on 21 January 1926.

Parish churches like Sainte-Madeleine played a central role in the lives of local communities over the centuries. They served not only as places of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, cultural and sometimes political events. In a region like the Auvergne, marked by a strong rural and religious identity, these buildings often reflected the history and traditions of the inhabitants, while constituting major architectural landmarks in the landscape.

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