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The church of Saint-Bonnet de Perreux, located in the commune of Perreux (Loire), is a religious building built in the 16th century. It is distinguished by its architecture and its two Gothic chapels, located in the north side, which were inscribed as Historical Monuments by order of 29 December 1949. These chapels testify to the influence of the persistent Gothic style in the region at that time, despite the transition to the Renaissance.

The location of the church at 36 Church Square in Perreux is considered satisfactory (note 7/10 according to the Merimée base). The monument belongs to the municipality and remains an emblematic place of local heritage. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rentals, or worship), its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its cultural and architectural importance.

The Loire department, where Perreux is located, was in modern times a region marked by a rural and artisanal economy. Churches, like Saint-Bonnet, played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering, and sometimes refuge. Their construction often reflected local prosperity or donations from influential families, although the source text does not mention specific sponsors for this monument.

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