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The church of Saint-Étienne de Sérignan-du-Comtat is a religious building built over centuries, mainly between the second half of the 18th century and the 20th century. Located in the department of Vaucluse, it embodies Provencal religious architecture, marked by various stylistic influences depending on the times. Its classification as a Historic Monument in 1978 reflects its heritage value and its importance to the commune.

The location of the church, at 27 Bis Cours Joël Esteve in Sérignan-du-Comtat, is documented with a priori satisfactory accuracy (level 6/10). Owned by the commune, it is protected for its parish elements, as evidenced by the order of classification of 23 June 1978. Available sources, such as the Mérimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a parish church under the name of Saint-Étienne.

In the regional historical context, parish churches like Saint-Étienne played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, assembly and identity marker. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, these buildings often reflected architectural and social changes, from the Ancien Régime to the urban transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries. Their preservation allows today to trace local history and past religious practices.

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