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Origin and history

The Church of Sainte-Catherine de la Malayrède is a monument located in the municipality of Belvis, in the Occitan region. Although its construction period is not specified in available sources, it embodies the architectural and religious heritage of this rural area. Churches of this type, often at the heart of villages, played a central role in community life.

In Occitanie, they served as a place of worship, but also as a gathering for the inhabitants, reflecting the traditions and social practices of the time. Their presence generally marked the importance of the village in the region.