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The church Saint-Martin de Vauxrenard is a historical monument located in the commune of Vauxrenard, in the Rhône department (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This place of worship, whose precise address is 9 Church Mount, is distinguished by its bell tower and apse, which were inscribed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by a decree of 17 April 1952. These architectural elements constitute the protected parts of the building, reflecting a preserved local religious heritage.

The location of the church is estimated as "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), according to available data. This monument, owned by the municipality of Vauxrenard, is part of a rural context where parish churches traditionally played a central role in community life, both spiritually and socially. Although the sources do not specify its exact origin, this type of building was often linked to the dominant agricultural and wine-growing activities in the region, notably in Beaujolais, where Vauxrenard is located.

The information available comes mainly from the Merimée base and the Monumentum platform. No additional data are provided on construction periods, architectural styles or specific historical events related to this monument. The associated photo is credited to Yves Tennevin under Creative Commons license, illustrating the exterior appearance of the building.

The church of Saint Martin, like many rural monuments, may have undergone transformations over the centuries, but these are not documented in the sources consulted. Its inscription in 1952, however, bears witness to its heritage value, especially for its bell tower and apse, often characteristic elements of medieval or modern religious architecture in France.

The commune of Vauxrenard, identified by Insee code 69258, is attached to the arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saône and to the Beaujolais wine region. In this context, churches also served as visual landmarks and gathering places for the inhabitants, often scattered in hamlets or wineries. Their preservation today contributes to collective memory and local tourism.

Finally, sources mention an approximate address based on GPS coordinates, confirming the Church's Mount as the main access route. No information is available about the opening to the public, the possibility of guided tours or other contemporary uses (room rental, guest rooms) of this monument.

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