The Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France.
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The church was built in the 11th century and is notable for its Romanesque architecture. [1]
It has been listed as a Monument historique since 1840. [2]
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The Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France.
The church was built in the 11th century and is notable for its Romanesque architecture. [1]
It has been listed as a Monument historique since 1840. [2]
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