Construction of the bell tower and chapel XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Construction period documented by Monumentum.
11 avril 1950
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 11 avril 1950 (≈ 1950)
Official protection of the bell tower and chapel.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Clocher and chapel: inscription by decree of 11 April 1950
Origin and history
The bell tower and chapel of Palaminy, located in the department of Haute-Garonne in the Occitanie region, date from the seventeenth century. This monument is distinguished by the upper part of its bell tower wall, a classic but relatively rare example of construction combining stone and bricks. Although the exterior aspect of the building is sober, this architectural feature gives it a notable heritage value, recognized by its inscription in the Historical Monuments in 1950.
The church, owned by the municipality of Palaminy, is part of a historical context where religious buildings played a central role in village life. In the 17th century, in Occitanie as elsewhere in France, these places served not only as a framework for the offices, but also as gathering points for the community. Their construction often reflected local resources and craftsmanship, as evidenced here by the joint use of stone and brick.
The location of the monument at 308 Church Street in Palaminy is documented in the Merimée base, although the accuracy of GPS coordinates is variable. The inscription by decree of 11 April 1950 concerns specifically the bell tower and the chapel, stressing their heritage importance. No information is available on opening up to the public or related services such as guided tours or accommodation.