Origin and history

The church of the Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jeannet is a religious monument located in the commune of Saint-Jeannet, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed historical context, but its name evokes a dedication to Saint John the Baptist, a major figure of Christianity. In Provencal villages, churches played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and identity marker.

These buildings often reflected local architecture and traditions, while embodying the spirituality of the inhabitants.