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Saint-Laurent-de-Magagnosc Church is a religious building in Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, built in the second half of the 18th century. This monument, inscribed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 24 September 1968, reflects the religious architecture of this period in Provence. Today it belongs to the town of Grasse and remains an emblematic place of local heritage.

The location of the church, specified as being at the approximate address of 11 Place Général de Gaulle, is assessed with an accuracy deemed satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). Although available sources do not detail its current use, its status as a Historic Monument and its communal property suggest a persistent cultural and heritage significance. The data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, supplemented by internal information.

In the historical context of 18th-century Provence, churches played a central role in community life, serving as both a place of worship, a social gathering and sometimes a symbol of local power. The region, marked by a rural and artisanal economy, saw these buildings as strong identifiers. The Saint-Laurent-de-Magagnosc church is part of this tradition, although the archives do not specify the exact circumstances of its construction or its possible sponsors.

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