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La Croix de chemin du Perroux is a historical monument located in the commune of Saint-Clément-sur-Valsonne, in the Rhône department (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Dated from the 15th and 16th centuries, it is precisely at the intersection of the Tuillier Creek and the ordinary Vicinal Road No. 3 (C.V.O 3). This type of cross, common in medieval and renaissant countryside, often served as a spiritual or commemorative landmark for travellers and local inhabitants.

Ranked among the Historical Monuments by decree of 16 December 1982, this cross belongs today to the commune. Its location, reported at the approximate address of 626 Impasse du Perroux, reflects its historical role in the rural landscape. The road crosses, such as the Perroux, were usually erected to mark gathering places, crossroads or prayer points, illustrating the strong presence of religion in the daily life of rural communities of the time.

The location of the cross, although documented, is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5 on a scale of 10), according to the available data. No additional information is provided on its iconography, current conservation status or any restorations. The main source of this information comes from the Merimée database and the Monumentum site, supplemented by internal data.

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