Construction begins 4e quart du XIIIe siècle (≈ 1387)
First certified period of the building.
XIVe siècle
Construction period
Construction period XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Extension phase or modification.
XVIIe siècle
Major work
Major work XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Last mentioned construction period.
14 décembre 1992
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 14 décembre 1992 (≈ 1992)
Official protection of the building and annexes.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas (old) (cad. A 190): inscription by order of 20 January 1983
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character cited
Sources insufficient to identify actors.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Nicolas de Marignane, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is a monument dating back to the 4th quarter of the 13th century, with later construction phases in the 14th and 17th centuries. Its architecture thus reflects several eras, marked by significant additions and transformations. The building is now classified as a Historical Monument since a decree of December 14, 1992, protecting not only the church itself, but also adjacent elements such as the ancient chapel of the Penitents and a vaulted room known as the ancient tithe.
The location of the church at 3 rue de l'Église in Marignane is attested by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates. The monument, jointly owned by the municipality and an association, illustrates the importance of places of worship in the social and religious organization of Provence throughout the centuries. The periods of construction identified — 13th, 14th and 17th centuries — suggest an evolution linked to the spiritual and community needs, as well as the political and economic dynamics of the region.
The 1992 classification specifically covers the church, the chapel of the Penitents adjacent to the north, and the vaulted hall adjacent to the presbytery, highlighting the heritage value of these spaces. The lack of details about sponsors or artisans in available sources limits the knowledge of historical actors, but the building remains a material testimony of religious and architectural practices in Provence. The accuracy of its location, assessed as satisfactory a priori (note 7/10), allows a clear identification in the urban landscape of Marignane.
