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Origin and history

The church Saint-Sébastien de Goult is a religious building built in the 12th century, located in the village of Goult, in the department of Vaucluse (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). This monument, still standing after more than eight centuries, bears witness to the importance of medieval religious heritage in this rural area of south-eastern France. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 11 October 1929 underlines its heritage value, although architectural details or any subsequent modifications are not specified in the available sources.

The location of the church at 260 Rue de la République corresponds to the address recorded in the Merimée base, with a geographical accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10). Owned by the commune of Goult, this parish place of worship probably played a central role in local community life, as was often the case for rural churches in the Middle Ages. The sources mention a Creative Commons license for photographs, but no details are provided on any contemporary uses (visits, events, etc.).

The historical context of the 12th century in Provence was marked by a strong feudal and ecclesiastical organization, where parish churches served as gathering points for the faithful and social activities. Goult, like other villages in the region, then depended on local lords and the authority of the Church, with a predominantly agricultural economy. The absence of specific references to church patrons or artisans in the sources limits the knowledge of its detailed history, but its classification in 1929 attests to its interest in the national heritage.

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