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Origin and history

The church Sainte-Anne de Clotte is a religious monument located in the commune of Beaumontois in Périgord, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Although its period of construction is not specified in the available sources, its existence bears witness to the importance of the cultural buildings in this rural area, often linked to the community and spiritual life of the inhabitants. The churches of this type, frequent in Périgord, traditionally served as a gathering place for religious offices, local festivals and important events in the life of villagers.

Their architecture, often modest, reflected local resources and know-how, while playing a central role in the social and cultural organization of the surrounding countryside.