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Origin and history

The church of Mouterre-Silly, located in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is a religious building built in the 13th century. This monument, typical of medieval architecture, was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 17 April 1935, attesting to its heritage value and its importance to local history.

In the 13th century, churches played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, marking the social and religious landscape of the time. In the Poitou, a region marked by a growing agricultural economy and trade, these buildings often reflected the prosperity or ambitions of local lords and parishes.

The location of the church in Mouterre-Silly, although documented with medium accuracy (level 5/10 depending on the sources), is confirmed by its official address: 16 Rue Saint-Maximin. Owned by the municipality, it remains an architectural testimony of this period, although information on its current use (visits, events) is not specified in the available sources.

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