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Church of the Assumption of Monfalcon à Monfaucon dans les Hautes-Pyrénées

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise
Hautes-Pyrénées

Church of the Assumption of Monfalcon

    Rue de l'Eglise
    65140 Monfaucon
Église de lAssomption de Monfaucon
Église de lAssomption de Monfaucon
Église de lAssomption de Monfaucon
Église de lAssomption de Monfaucon
Crédit photo : Sotos - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1800
1900
2000
XVIIIe siècle
Initial construction
XIXe siècle
Restoration
19 mai 1999
Official protection
Fin XIXe - début XXe siècle
Adding benches
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Interior (Case C 834): inscription by order of 19 May 1999

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Origin and history

The church of the Assumption of Monfalcon is a rural building built in the 18th century, representative of the classical architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its richly equipped interior, including a vault, a stand and grills, as well as typical 18th century furniture. These elements demonstrate the importance of the building in the local heritage, although its exact location is considered only "a priori satisfactory" according to available sources.

In the 19th century, the church was restored, especially to preserve its furniture and interior decor. The nave benches, on the other hand, were later added between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting an adaptation to the liturgical or community needs of the time. The interior of the building, including these facilities, was protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1999, highlighting its heritage value.

The church now belongs to the municipality of Monfalcon, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées, in the Occitan region. Although sources mention its potential opening to visit or local uses such as room rentals, no specific information is available on these aspects. His address, 16 Rue de l'Eglise, and his code Insee (65314) confirm his anchoring in this rural territory marked by a rich religious and architectural history.

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