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The church Saint-Jacques de Chaumeil is a religious building built in the 15th century in the village of Chaumeil, in Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is distinguished by a nave dated 1619, a reinforced square bell tower and a gothic pinacle gate, sheltered under a porch. These architectural elements reflect stylistic changes between the late Middle Ages and the modern era, with notable changes in the 18th century.

The church porch, characteristic of late Gothic art, was inscribed as historical monuments by decree of 26 January 1927, highlighting its heritage value. The building, located at 633 meters above sea level, dominates the village and is located in the immediate vicinity of RD 121 and the town hall, illustrating its central anchor in communal life. His furniture, inventoried in the Palissy base, includes remarkable pieces such as a statue of Saint Jacques-le-Majeur, piety, and a reliquary arm, testimonies of his religious and artistic richness.

The church, owned by the commune, embodies both a place of worship and a historical marker for Chaumeil. Its precise location, referenced in the Merimée base under Insee 19051, and its altitude make it a geographical and cultural landmark. The successive changes, especially in the seventeenth century, reveal a continuous adaptation to liturgical and community needs, while preserving original medieval elements.

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