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The Church Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativity of Alan is a Catholic religious building built at the end of the 13th or early 14th century, under the impetus of the Bishops of Comminges. The latter, having established their residence at Alan, built a castle and this church there, marking their presence in this commune of Haute-Garonne. The medieval-style building reflects the religious architecture of this period, with a third-point portal and an arcade bell tower added in the 15th century.

The arcade bell tower, characteristic of the 15th century, overlooks the wall opposite the bedside, while the main gate opens onto the western facade, under the bell tower. These architectural elements reflect stylistic changes between the two construction periods. The church is also linked to local history, because it was built at the same time as the castle of bishops, strengthening Alan's political and religious role in the region.

In 1926, Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativity Church was listed in the inventory of historical monuments by order of November 18. This protection recognizes its heritage value and its importance in the history of Haute-Garonne and Occitanie. Today, it remains a symbol of the medieval past of the commune and the influence of the bishops of Comminges in this geographical area.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and its precise location in the department of Haute-Garonne, Alan. The building belongs to the commune and preserves architectural traces of the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, offering a tangible testimony to the religious and civil history of the region.

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