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The church of Saint Michael of Uchaux is a historical monument of Romanesque architecture, built between the 12th and 14th centuries in the village of Uchaux, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur. It was restored in the 17th century, but is now disused. Its history is closely linked to that of the nearby castle, erected in the 13th and 14th centuries by the lords of the Baux, the powerful family of the region.

The site also includes the remains of a medieval village, protected by decrees of 1992 and 1994. The latter classify or enroll the castle, the old church (including a prioral house), as well as the old cemetery and its fence wall. Parcel F 379, adjacent to the castle, contains traces of this missing village, testifying to the medieval spatial organization.

The church and castle illustrate the strategic and religious importance of Uchaux in the Middle Ages. The castle, owned by the lords of the Baux, served as a point of control in the area, while the church, now part of the communal property, reflects the religious and architectural Romanesque heritage. The location of the site, although documented (234 Chemin du Castellas), remains approximate according to the available sources, with an accuracy estimated at 6/10.

Protected elements also include the soil of surrounding plots (F 378, 389, 390), highlighting the extent of archaeological remains. Together, combining religious and military heritage, offers an overview of medieval life in Provence. The sources mention a Creative Commons license for visuals, but no details are provided on the current accessibility of the site (visits, accommodation).

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