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Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Church, located in Puyricard on the town of Aix-en-Provence, is a monument dating back to the 13th century. It underwent major transformations in the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the architectural and religious evolutions of those periods. The building, with the exception of its modern bell tower arcade, was listed as historic monuments by order of 18 July 1975, thereby recognizing its heritage value.

The church is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is located precisely at 35 Avenue de la Touloubre, in a neighborhood that has preserved traces of its medieval and modern past. The property of the church belongs to the municipality of Aix-en-Provence, which makes it an accessible public property.

Registration to historic monuments in 1975 helped protect the building, while highlighting its role in local religious and architectural heritage. The available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, underline its importance in the cultural landscape of Aix, notably through its mention in the list of historical monuments of the city.

The bell tower arcade, although built after the oldest parts of the church, is a distinctive element of the building. However, it is not included in the protection for historical monuments, unlike the rest of the structure. This distinction shows the complexity of architectural interventions over the centuries.

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption is part of a regional context marked by a strong religious and architectural presence. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and more particularly Aix-en-Provence, is known for its rich heritage, of which this church is a representative example, mixing medieval and modern influences.

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