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Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1200
1300
1400
…
2000
XIIe siècle
Initial construction
Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Beginning of church building.
XIIIe siècle
Completion period or changes
Completion period or changes XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Continuation of work or modifications.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (with the exception of the south-west wing assigned to rural gites) , as well as its access staircase and its courtyard (cad. H 164, 165): inscription by order of 17 September 1997
Origin and history
The church Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Méthamis is a religious monument located in the village of Méthamis, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, periods marked by ecclesiastical architecture typical of the region. This type of building then played a central role in community life, serving as both a place of worship, a gathering and a symbol of spiritual power.
In south-eastern medieval France, parish churches such as that of Méthamis were often at the heart of village activities. They reflected the social and religious organization of the time, where the Christian faith structured daily life. Local populations, mostly rural, found a framework for ceremonies, liturgical festivals and collective decisions.
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