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Origin and history

The Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur church of Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume is a religious building built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Located in the Var department, it is representative of Provencal Romanesque architecture. Its inscription as a Historical Monument by order of 15 October 1971 bears witness to its heritage value, although the details of its construction and evolution remain partially documented.

The location of the church, close to the Holy Baume, a major Marian pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages, suggests its role in local spiritual and community life. At that time parish churches such as Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur served as a religious, social and sometimes administrative centre for the inhabitants. Their construction often reflected the influence of monastic orders or local lords, although the sources available for this monument do not specify these links.

The building, owned by the municipality of Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume, is referenced in the Merimée base under the code cadastre A 315. Its approximate address, "5086 Saint-Jaume", and GPS location indicate a situation in rural or semi-rural area, typical of medieval provencal villages. The accuracy of its location is considered "a priori satisfactory", which facilitates its geographical identification without major ambiguity.

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