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The church of Saint-Sébastien in Allauch is a religious building located in the commune of Allauch, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). Built mainly in the 16th and 4th quarter of the 17th century, it embodies the Provencal religious architecture of these periods, marked by both medieval and classical influences. The monument is now classified among the Historical Monuments, with a specific protection for its gate and bell tower, inscribed by decree of 21 March 1983.

The church's location, in the heart of Allauch, reflects its central role in community life for centuries. In modern times, parish churches such as St. Sebastian served as places of worship, but also as a social and political landmark for the inhabitants. In an area where agriculture (wine, olive trees) and trade dominate, these buildings symbolized both village faith and cohesion, often under the authority of local lords or municipal consuls.

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the Merimée data, specify that the church belongs to the municipality of Allauch. Its exact address, 11 Place Pierre Bellot, and its code Insee (13002) place it in the Marseilles agglomeration. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated at 6/10 (a priori satisfactory), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons (by Alexandre Viollet) document its current appearance. No details are provided on its current accessibility (visits, events) or possible contemporary uses (rent, accommodation).

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