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The church of Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem, located in Noyers-sur-Jabron in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is a religious building dating back to the second half of the 12th century, with major transformations in the 13th, 17th and 18th centuries. Its architecture combines primitive Romanesque elements, such as the flat buttresses inspired by ancient art, with a vaulted nave in broken cradles and a flat bedside choir. The lauze roof, typical of local constructions, and the three bays in the middle of the hangar illuminating the choir bear witness to lasting regional influences.

The church, classified as a historic monument in 1913, almost disappeared before being saved by restoration campaigns between 1968 and 1977. This work, followed by a reconsecration in 1977 by Bishop Collin of Digne, preserved his cultural and heritage role. Located in the heart of the primitive village of Noyers-sur-Jabron, on the heights of the Jabron valley, it embodies the religious and architectural history of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, highlight its importance in the landscape of the historical monuments of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The building, owned by the commune, remains a symbol of the sustainability of the Provencal Romanesque heritage, between medieval heritage and Baroque adaptations. Its ranking and restorations reflect a local and national will to safeguard this testimony of regional sacred art.

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