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Origin and history

The church Saint-Pierre de Bédoin replaces a first parish church dedicated to Saint Martin, itself built on the site of a chapel given in the 10th century to the Abbey of Montmajour. The old, old church collapsed in 1688. After discussions on its location, the construction of the present church began in 1708 and ended in 1736, for an official consecration in 1760 by the bishop of Carpentras.

During the French Revolution, the building was transformed into a prison in 1794. That same year, a fire ravaged the village and the church, leaving only its walls standing. Reconstruction lasted until the early 19th century, with a new consecration in 1821. The church was listed as a historical monument in 1984.

Architecturally, its facade is inspired by the Gesù church in Rome, while its central nave is bordered by four chapels. In 2017, the Heritage Foundation launched a collection to restore its stained glass windows, highlighting its cultural and religious importance in the region.

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