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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The church Our Lady of Star-on-Rhône is a religious building built between the 14th and 15th centuries, located in the municipality of Star-on-Rhône, in the department of Drôme. This monument, classified by ministerial decree in 1908, bears witness to the late medieval religious architecture of the region. Today it belongs to the municipality and remains a symbol of local heritage.

The location of the church at 32 Rue de la Cure is documented in the Merimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). The building, protected under the title of Historical Monuments, illustrates the importance of parish churches in the social and spiritual organization of Rhonalpin villages in the Middle Ages. These buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as community landmarks, often linked to the dominant agricultural and craft activities of the time.

The classification of the church in 1908 underscores its heritage value, reflecting the preservation efforts of the early twentieth century in France. Although the available sources (in particular Monumentum) do not detail the architectural specificities or significant events related to this monument, its status as communal property indicates local management and an anchor in the village's contemporary life. No information is available on its current accessibility or possible tourist uses.

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