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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The deserted medieval village of Quinson, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), is a site classified Historic Monument since 1993. This village, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages, is today an architectural and historical testimony of the rural life of this period. The preserved remains make it possible to study the spatial and social organization of medieval communities in this region of south-eastern France.

In the Middle Ages, Provencal villages like Quinson were often organized around local agricultural, artisanal and commercial activities. These rural settlements played a central role in the economy and daily life, serving as places of residence, work and exchange for the surrounding populations. Their gradual abandonment, often linked to economic, demographic or environmental changes, left valuable archaeological traces to understand this era.

The Quinson site was officially protected by a classification order in 1993, specifically covering the cadastral parcels designated as C 738. This protection reflects the heritage importance of the village, now owned by the municipality. Although the practical information on visits or associated services is not detailed in the available sources, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a place of interest for those passionate about medieval history and archaeology.

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