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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame de Puget, located in the same name village in Vaucluse, probably dates back to the 1st quarter of the 13th century. Its construction coincides with the formation of the local medieval agglomeration. Unlike many buildings of that time, it seems to have escaped the degradations caused by the gradual abandonment of the village, thanks to its subsequent use as agricultural dependency. This change of function allowed for regular maintenance, thus preserving its original structure until its cultural reassignment.

In 1629 the church regained a religious vocation as a rural chapel, attached to the parish of Lauris. It was only in the mid-19th century that she recovered her initial status as a parish church, marking her return to the heart of local spiritual life. The only notable developments after its construction were the roof, which was re-established on an indeterminate date, and the addition of a sacristy. These minor changes did not alter its medieval character, as evidenced by its inscription in the Historical Monuments by order of 16 May 1972.

Today owned by the commune of Puget, the Church of Notre-Dame embodies both religious and agricultural heritage, reflecting the successive adaptations of a medieval building to the changing needs of its community. Its state of conservation, considered fair in terms of precise location, and its legal protection underline its historical importance in the Provencal architectural landscape.

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