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Saint Bartholomew of Fargues dans les Landes

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Saint Bartholomew of Fargues

    37 Place de l'Église
    40500 Fargues

Origin and history

The church Saint-Barthélemy de Fargues is a religious monument located in the commune of Fargues, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or the architectural or historical details associated with it. His name suggests a dedication to Saint Barthélemy, an apostle and martyr, a common figure in the toponymy of medieval and modern churches in France.

In the regional context of New Aquitaine, parish churches such as Fargues played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, assembly and social organization. These buildings often reflected local history, religious practices and architectural developments of their time, although the specifics of this church are not documented in current sources.