The Romanesque church of Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth is located in Seyne, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Although legendaryly attributed to Charlemagne, its current construction dates back to the mid-12th century. She preserved her primitive appearance, with a nave of 28 meters long, vaulted in cradle, and a chorus with a flat bedside. The western facade is decorated with a 12 ray rosette and a sundial of 1878. The southern gate, in Gothic style (XIIIth or 14th century), is framed by two arches supported by foothills.
The church capitals are carved of human faces and characters tormented by devils, reflecting an expressive medieval iconography. The baptismal fonts, with a diameter of 4 meters, and the bell tower arrow, redone after the seat of the Duke of Epernon, bear witness to his turbulent history. Ranked a historic monument in 1862, the church houses remarkable furniture, including a wooden pulpit from the 17th to 18th centuries, 16th century procession crosses, and unique priestly garments in the department.
The classified furniture also includes a 16th-century painting of the Holy Family, an 18th-century sculpture of Saint Madeleine, and a 16th-century tabernacle from the Trinitarian convent. These elements, combined with preserved architecture, make the church a major witness to Provencal religious heritage. Consolidation work was carried out in 1967 to preserve the building.
The church has played a central role in local life since the Middle Ages, serving as a place of worship, community gathering and identity symbol for Seyne. Its early ranking in 1862 underscores its historical and architectural importance, while its rich furniture illustrates the evolution of religious and artistic practices in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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