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Origin and history

The church of Barret-de-Lioure is a Catholic religious building located in the village of the same name, in the department of Drôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the 13th century, it is dedicated to Saint Laurent and is part of the medieval architectural landscape of the region. Its inscription in the title of historic monuments between 1926 and 2016, bears witness to its heritage importance and its preservation over the centuries.

The church is part of the parish of Saint Joseph des Baronnies, attached to the diocese of Valencia. This connection reflects its role in the local religious organization, while emphasizing its historical anchoring in the territory. Like many rural churches, it probably served as a place of community gathering, worship and prayer for the inhabitants of Barret-de-Lioure and the surrounding area.

External resources, such as the Inventory Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Mérimée and the Clochers de France, help to deepen knowledge of its architecture and history. These documentary references offer avenues for studying its evolution, its stylistic characteristics and its integration into the Drôme's Christian heritage.

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