Construction of the cross XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of its creation.
23 septembre 1922
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 23 septembre 1922 (≈ 1922)
Official protection order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross Crossing: Order of 23 September 1922
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The cross of noves intersection is an emblematic monument dated the 15th century. Located in the commune of Noves, in the Bouches-du-Rhône, it embodies the religious and architectural heritage of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its exact location, close to the Route des Paluds, reflects its historical role as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants and travellers of the time.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 23 September 1922, this cross is now owned by the commune of Noves. Although the details of its sponsor or artist remain unknown, its protected status underscores its cultural importance. Crosses of crossroads, frequent in southern France, often served as points of assembly, prayer or territorial delimitation, integrated into the daily life of medieval rural communities.
Available data from sources such as Monumentum indicate an approximate location, with an accuracy assessed as fair (note 5/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility, possible restorations or contemporary use. The cross remains a silent testimony of religious practices and cultural landscapes of the 15th century in Provence.
