Origin and history

The Saint-Genest church of Arrigas is a monument located in the commune of Arrigas in the Occitan region. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests a connection with Saint Genest, a Christian figure often associated with actors and martyrs. In Occitan villages, churches like Arrigas played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker.

Their architecture often reflected local resources and regional influences, while meeting the spiritual and social needs of the inhabitants.