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The Saint-Genest church, located in Arles in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, is a monument dating back to the twelfth century, with major transformations in the seventeenth century. This place of worship, inscribed as a Historical Monument by order of 14 June 1934, is distinguished by its architecture and furniture, including an ancient sarcophagus integrated with the southern wall. Its location, at 10 Rue Claude Saint-Michel, makes it a heritage element anchored in the Arlesian urban fabric.

The protection of the building, including the church itself and the sarcophagus, reflects its historical and artistic importance. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify sponsors or architects, listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value. The location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the data, indicates an approximation in GPS coordinates, without affecting its cultural interest.

Arles, a city rich in Roman and medieval heritage, includes among its treasures this church that illustrates the stylistic superpositions between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The ancient sarcophagus, re-used in the structure, testifies to the artistic recovery practices common in Provencal religious buildings. The lack of details on contemporary uses (visits, events) in sources limits the knowledge of its current accessibility.

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