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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Antoine d'Eygliers, located in the Hautes-Alpes, was built between 1457 and 1494 under the episcopate of Jean Bayle, who authorized the creation of the parish of Saint-Antoine-de-Bouchet. Its architecture combines limestone bellows, river pebbles and Guillestre's pink marble elements, such as angle chains and carved capitals. The nave, vaulted in a broken cradle, and the ogival choir illustrate the late Gothic style, while wall paintings from the 15th to 16th century adorn the interior.

The south gate, whose painted tympanum bears the inscription "Domus mea domus orationis vocabitur" (1913), and the polygonal tuff bell tower bear witness to subsequent restorations. An engraved date (1630) on the choir arch suggests a renovation at this time. Classified as a historical monument in 1984, the church benefited from restorations that same year, revealing frescoes hidden under the pulpit in 1968. Its furniture and structure reflect both its religious use and its anchor in local history.

The materials used – shale for roofing, lime mortar, and marble columns – highlight adaptation to regional resources. The coat of arms of Jean Bayle, carved on a capital, recalls his role in the foundation of the building. The appentis housing the main entrance and the curved bays of the bell tower add to its distinctive character, mixing functionality and ornaments. The church remains today a communal heritage open to the visit, symbol of the medieval and religious heritage of the Hautes-Alpes.

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