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Origin and history

The Notre-Dame-de-Senisse church in Rochebaudin is a Romanesque religious monument built in the 12th century. It is located in the territory of the commune of Rochebaudin, in the department of Drôme, in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its location, in the heart of the cemetery downstream of the hamlet, highlights its central role in local life, both spiritual and community.

The building was listed as historic monuments on 17 July 1926, recognizing its heritage value. This protection specifically concerns the cemetery chapel, now owned by the municipality. Although the available sources do not detail its architecture, its inscription in the Mérimée base and its affiliation with the Clochers de France attest to its historical and religious importance.

In medieval times, Romanesque churches such as Notre-Dame-de-Senisse served as places of worship, assembly and sometimes refuge for local populations. In the region, agriculture and livestock structure daily life, while these buildings symbolized stability and faith, often linked to pilgrimages or local traditions. Their presence in cemeteries also reflected the Christian conception of death and resurrection.

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