Construction of church XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction attested.
19 septembre 1921
Classification of the porch
Classification of the porch 19 septembre 1921 (≈ 1921)
Protection by ministerial decree.
8 juin 1978
South wall inscription
South wall inscription 8 juin 1978 (≈ 1978)
Protection with its door (cadastre B 413).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Porch: by order of 19 September 1921; Southern wall of the nave with its door (Box B 413): inscription by order of 8 June 1978
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify actors.
Origin and history
The church of Murs-Saint-Eusèbe, located in the Drôme department (26), is a religious building built in the 12th century. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its medieval architecture, typical of the Romanesque churches of the region. The church porch was classified by ministerial decree on 19 September 1921, while the southern wall of the nave, including its door, was inscribed on 8 June 1978. These protections reflect the heritage value of the building, particularly for its preserved architectural features.
The location of the church, at 1 Rue du Clocher in Mours-Saint-Eusèbe, is documented in the Merimée base, with a geographical accuracy considered fair (note of 5/10). The building belongs to the municipality and is associated with the Musée d'Art Sacré, although information on its accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. The commune, identified by code Insee 26218, is part of the arrondissement of Valencia, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
The available data, from Monumentum and the internal archives, underline the historical importance of this church, without providing details of its specific history, its founders or the significant events that took place there. The lack of information on key characters or local anecdotes limits the understanding of its precise role in the medieval or later community. Only protected elements and their legal status (classification or registration) are clearly attested.
