Construction of church 2e moitié XVe siècle - 1ère moitié XVIe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
9 avril 2008
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 9 avril 2008 (≈ 2008)
Official date of protection of the heritage.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The church in its entirety, including its structure, its Gothic gate and the niche housing the source located at the entrance, the closed Roman portal of the southern facade, the mural painting of the transept, the two Gothic Eucharistic cabinets, the Roman baptismal tank, and the plot on which it is located (cad. AC 89, placed Le bourg): inscription by decree of 9 April 2008
Origin and history
The church Saint-Étienne de Frans is a religious building located in the department of Ain, in the commune of Frans, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built between the second half of the 15th century and the first half of the 16th century, it reflects the religious architecture of this pivotal period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its designation as historic monuments, effective April 9, 2008, underscores its heritage importance and historical value to the region.
The registration of the church in the Register of Historic Monuments in 2008 officially recognized its architectural and cultural value. This status protects the building and promotes its preservation for future generations. The references available, notably via the Mérimée bases and the Inventory Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offer documentary resources to deepen knowledge of this heritage.
At the time of its construction, between the 15th and 16th centuries, parish churches like Saint-Étienne played a central role in the lives of local communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social and civic events. In the Ain region, marked by a rural and artisanal economy, these buildings often reflected the relative prosperity of parishes and their attachment to the Christian faith in a post-medieval context.
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