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The Saint-Médard de Mainfonds church, listed as a Historical Monument by decree of 20 January 1913, is a 12th century Romanesque building located in the village of Val des Vignes, Charente. Its architecture is characterized by a great symmetry, with three vaulted bays in dome and a pre-chœur span supporting the bell tower. The choir, vaulted in cul-de-four, completes this harmonious plan, although the first two spans of origin have disappeared and been replaced by a floor.

The construction of this church is in the context of Poitevin Romanesque art, marked by massive vaults and balanced volumes. The 1913 classification underscores its heritage value, particularly for its preserved structural elements, such as the domes and the bell tower. Owned by the commune, it reflects the importance of parish churches in the medieval organisation of the countryside, serving as both a place of worship and a community landmark.

The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, precisely locate the building in Pereuil (comune de Val des Vignes), with an approximate address at 8 Rue des Rosiers. The accuracy of its location is considered "passible" (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting uncertainties about its historical boundaries. No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary uses (visits, events).

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