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The Saint-Saturnin church of Villeneuve is a Romanesque religious building built between the 12th and 16th centuries at the top of the village of Villeneuve, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It offers a panorama of the Durance valley and is placed under the name of Saint-Saturnin and the patronage of Saint Sebastian. Its architecture combines a vaulted nave, a low side, a cul-de-four apse, and a bell tower above the choir. The southern façade, dated 1600, has a pilaster-framed portal, suggesting later additions.

Ranked a historic monument by decree of 28 December 1926, the church houses remarkable furniture, including a wooden altar desk decorated with putti, plant motifs, and a scene depicting two angels praying in front of an altar. This well preserved furniture illustrates the sacred art of the time, with symbols such as the lamb of Revelation and the dove of the Holy Spirit.

The site is property of the commune of Villeneuve, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its inscription among historical monuments underlines its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its role in local religious history. Available sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum confirm its status and precise location (29 Chemin des Oliviers, 04180 Villeneuve).

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