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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame-des-Vignes de Nabeillou is a religious monument located in the commune of Graulhet, in the Occitan region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This type of building, often central in villages, served as a place of worship, community gathering and architectural landmark for local residents.

In southwestern France, rural churches like Notre-Dame-des-Vignes played a major social and spiritual role. They were generally associated with agricultural activities, as suggested by its name linked to vineyards, and marked the landscape of the Occitan countryside. Their architecture often reflected local resources and know-how, while meeting the liturgical and collective needs of parishes.