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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame de Carsan, located in the eponymous village of Occitanie, has its origins at least from the tenth century, although its first written mention dates from 1265. This building, in Romanesque style, features a cruciform orientated plan, marked by a main apse and two arched apsidioles in cul-de-four. The northern chapel, prior to 1424, was the oldest nucleus of the monument, while the current choir and nave were built in the early 15th century.

In 1424, the senechal of Beaucaire founded the Priory of the Hermitage of Notre-Dame de Carsan, marking an important milestone in the religious history of the site. However, the wars of Religion ravaged the priory in 1650, leaving traces of destruction in its heritage. In the 18th century, in 1714, the nave was rebuilt, and in 1863 important works transformed the church: the parish priest decorated the building with wall paintings, pierced windows in the abside and erected the bell tower, inspired by the Fenestrelle tower of Uzes.

The church has been partially classified as a Historic Monument since 1976, with an inscription covering the entire building (cadastre A 197). The 19th century bell tower and the dome covering the cross of the transept illustrate late additions to a medieval structure. Today, the church belongs to the municipality of Carsan and remains a symbol of local religious and architectural heritage, mixing Romanesque influences and subsequent modifications.

The location of the church at 19 Rue de l'Eglise in Carsan is documented with a precision deemed fair (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting the limits of available sources. Its history, marked by reconstructions and adaptations, bears witness to the religious and political upheavals that affected the region, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

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