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  3. Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
  4. Alpes-Maritimes
  5. 06260 La Penne

  6. Saint Peter's Church of La Penne

Saint Peter's Church of La Penne dans les Alpes-Maritimes

Alpes-Maritimes

Saint Peter's Church of La Penne

    5691 Route du Chanan Dep 2211
    06260 La Penne
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Photo de Saint Peter's Church of La Penne
Frédéric AUGIER

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Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

The church Saint-Pierre de La Penne is a religious monument located in the commune of La Penne, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its architectural evolution, but its name suggests a dedication to Saint Peter, apostle and major figure of Christianity. In the villages of Provence, parish churches like Saint Peter played a central role in community life.

They served as a place of worship, a gathering for religious holidays and sometimes a space for collective decision-making. Their architecture often reflected local resources and regional stylistic influences, although these details are not documented for this specific monument.