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Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Cazeaux Church is a Catholic building located in the commune of Lannes, Lot-et-Garonne, New Aquitaine. Built at the hinge of the 12th and 13th centuries, it preserves from this period its southern gate and internal columns with ground bases, testimonies of its Romanesque origin. These elements contrast with the rest of the structure, largely rebuilt in the 14th century, which gives it a double stylistic identity.

In the 19th century, a side chapel was added in 1849 to house the burials of the Deche d'Auzac family, as evidenced by an inscription still visible. The building has also undergone more recent modifications, including the 20th century demolition of a building with a bell tower. Ranked a historic monument in 1926, the church illustrates the regional architectural evolution, with its characteristic flat bedside and bell tower.

The Romanesque portal, recently restored under the direction of the architect of the Carouge Historical Monuments, is one of the most remarkable elements of the site. The cutting stone dominates in the construction, with the exception of the south chapel in coated stone. An archery pierces the north wall, perhaps recalling past defensive concerns. The communal property now houses a religious and funeral heritage, marked by local history.

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