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Church of Saint Marguerite of the Semboules dans les Alpes-Maritimes

Alpes-Maritimes

Church of Saint Marguerite of the Semboules

    721 Boulevard Guillaume Apollinaire
    06600 Antibes

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Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

The church Sainte-Marguerite des Semboules is a religious monument located in the city of Antibes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its date of construction or the circumstances of its foundation. Its architecture and name suggest a cult vocation, typical of parish or local churches in the region.

In the general historical context of Provence, churches like Sainte-Marguerite des Semboules played a central role in community life. They served as places of worship, assembly and sometimes refuge for local people. Antibes, a coastal city, has long been marked by Mediterranean influences, mixing religious traditions, maritime activities and cultural exchanges.

These religious buildings often reflected the importance of faith in the social and daily organization of the inhabitants.