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The church Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy, located in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a historical monument built in the 13th century. It consists of a nave and a choir ending in a circular apse, characteristic of medieval religious architecture. The nave and choir are vaulted in a broken cradle, while the apse adopts a cul-de-four vault. The capitals, decorated with plant motifs and brands, add an artistic dimension to the building. The western facade, surmounted by a modern bell tower, contrasts with the age of the rest of the structure.

The building was listed as Historic Monuments by order of March 22, 1930, recognizing its heritage value. Owned by the municipality of Lissay-Lochy, the church is located precisely at the address 15 Rue de Saint-Hilaire. Its simple plan, combined with decorative elements such as carved capitals, reflects 13th century architectural and artistic practices in this region.

The location of the church, although considered a priori satisfactory with an accuracy noted at 6/10, remains a point of interest for visitors and researchers interested in the medieval religious heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire. Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected building and its importance in the local historical landscape.

In the 13th century, churches like Saint-Hilaire played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social and administrative events. In the context of the Cher, a region marked by an agricultural economy and local exchanges, these buildings reflected both the Christian faith and the collective organization of the villages.

The absence of specific references to sponsors or artisans who have worked on its construction limits the knowledge of historical actors related to this monument. However, its inscription in 1930 reflects the interest in its preservation in the 20th century, in a context of increasing appreciation of the French medieval heritage.

Architectural elements, such as the broken cradle and the cul-de-four, are typical of Gothic innovations that spread in France at that time. These techniques, combined with the decoration of capitals, illustrate the evolution of styles and know-how between Romanesque and Gothic, a visible transition in many religious buildings in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

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