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The St. Lawrence Church of Panjas is a Catholic building located in the village of Panjas, in the Gers department in the Occitan region. It dates partly from the 11th and 12th centuries, with a nave and side chapels added in the 15th century in a southern Gothic style. His choir preserves murals from the late 13th century, attributed to a workshop from northern France, while his octagonal bell tower, collapsed in 1980, was rebuilt near the roman bedside.

The building has been the subject of heritage protections: the church (outside the bell tower) has been listed as historic monuments since 1995, and its choir (outside the bell tower) has been classified since 2000. In 1892, artist Marcelin Labedan made important paintings on existing paintings. The site, formerly linked to a castelnau mentioned in the 11th century, reflects the architectural and artistic evolution of the region, mixing Romanesque and Gothic influences.

The frescoes and interior decor, studied by local historians like Alphonse Breuils and Abbé Cazauban from the 19th century, bear witness to the artistic richness of the medieval period in Gascony. The collapse of the bell tower in 1980 marked a turning point in its recent history, leading to an appropriate reconstruction to preserve the integrity of the roman bedside. Today, the church remains a remarkable example of the religious heritage of Gascon, combining history, art and architecture.

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