Construction of the roman bedside XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
First origin of the religious building.
XVe siècle
West façade added
West façade added XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Construction of the Gothic bell tower.
XIXe siècle
Interior decorations and fittings
Interior decorations and fittings XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Late modernization of the church.
14 juin 2002
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 14 juin 2002 (≈ 2002)
Protection of the church and cemetery.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire church, as well as the cemetery with its fire and its fence wall (Box B 22): inscription by order of 14 June 2002
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any actors.
Origin and history
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, located in Saint-Arcons-de-Barges in the Haute-Loire department (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is an emblematic building of the Velay. It is distinguished by its architecture combining a Romanesque bedside, a later added Gothic nave, and a 15th century bell towered west façade. Inside, 19th-century décors and layouts reflect a late stylistic evolution.
The church has been listed as historical monuments since June 14, 2002, including the adjacent cemetery with its fire and fence wall. This monument illustrates the local religious architecture, marked by steeples-walls characteristic of the region. Its central location, on Place Principale de Saint-Arcons-de-Barges, highlights its historical and community importance.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as communal property and its openness to the visit. The building reflects the architectural transformations over several centuries, from the Middle Ages to the additions of the 19th century, while retaining elements typical of the Vellaves churches.
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