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The church of the Assumption-de-la-Vierge of Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis is a historic monument located in the Savoie department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built during the second quarter of the 19th century, it is distinguished by its architecture and interior decor in neoclassical style, typical of this period of artistic and religious renewal in France.

The painted decoration of the church, created in 1871 by artists Jean Corio and Nicolas Totti, is a remarkable part of its heritage. These paintings, characteristic of the neoclassical style, reflect the artistic influences of the time, mixing aesthetic rigour and religious symbolism. The building was classified as Historic Monument by order of February 11, 1991, thereby recognizing its heritage value.

Located in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, a Savoyard municipality marked by its mountain and border history, the church plays a central role in local life. At the time of its construction, Savoie was still under Sardinian influence before its permanent attachment to France in 1860. The churches of this region, often rebuilt or embellished in the 19th century, served as places of community gathering and manifestation of the faith, in a social context marked by agriculture, breeding and transalpine exchanges.

The building, owned by the commune, is located precisely at 2 Rue Champert, according to the available coordinates. Its classification as Historic Monument protects not only its architecture, but also interior works, such as Corio and Totti's paintings, which bear witness to the artistic know-how of the time. The location of the church, noted as 'satisfactory a priori', makes it possible to envisage its visit within the framework of the local heritage.

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