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The church of Saint-Barthélemy de Daux, classified as a Historical Monument, is mainly known for its 14th century bell tower. It consists of three slightly receding octagonal floors, pierced with two bay windows and surmounted by a diamond oculus. A gallery of arcades in full hanger crowns the ensemble, while a pyramid with eight sides in shape the ending. A brick hexagonal turret, housing a spiral staircase, is attached to the northwest face. With the exception of the columns of the gallery, the whole structure is built of bricks, with a square base reinforced by foothills connected by an arc carrying a round road.

The rest of the building, on the other hand, is modern and contrasts with the old medieval tower. The bell tower, the only element protected by a decree of 23 December 1926, illustrates southern Gothic religious architecture, marked by the use of brick and geometric ornaments. The location of the church, in the heart of the village of Daux in Haute-Garonne, reflects its central role in community life since the Middle Ages, although the sources do not specify its history until the 14th century.

The accuracy of its location is estimated as "a priori satisfactory", and the building now belongs to the municipality. No information is available about its current accessibility, its possible ancillary functions (rent, visit), or other protected elements than the bell tower. The photographs available, such as that of Didier Descouens under Creative Commons license, mainly document this medieval part, a witness to seven centuries of local history.

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