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Saint-Étienne Church of Saint-Esteben dans les Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Style labourdin
Clocher-mur
Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Saint-Étienne Church of Saint-Esteben

    Village
    64640 Saint-Esteben
Église Saint-Étienne de Saint-Esteben
Église Saint-Étienne de Saint-Esteben
Crédit photo : Asp. - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1800
1900
2000
4e quart du XVIIe siècle
Construction begins
XVIIIe siècle
Continuation of work
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Church (cad. A 334) and the former presbytery attached to it (cad. A 335): inscription by decree of 29 April 1999

Origin and history

Saint-Étienne de Saint-Esteben Church is a religious monument built in the last quarter of the 17th century and spans the 18th century. Located in the commune of Saint-Esteben, it embodies the religious architecture of this period in New Aquitaine. The available data do not specify the details of its foundation or any subsequent transformations, but its existence bears witness to the importance of Christian worship in this area in modern times.

At that time parish churches like Saint-Étienne played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, marking the social and religious rhythms of the population. In New Aquitaine, as in other French regions, these buildings often reflected architectural developments and local influences, while remaining symbols of stability for the faithful.

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