Historical Monument 1840 (≈ 1840)
Church ranking by official list.
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Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The Saint-Véran de Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Church is a historical monument located in the municipality of the same name, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This place of worship, whose location is estimated to be fair (note of 5/10), was listed in 1840, highlighting its early architectural or historical interest. Owned by the municipality, today it remains a central element of the local heritage, although the available sources do not specify its exact origin or the details of its construction.
The region of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, marked by its Provencal history, has long been a cultural and religious crossroads. Churches, like that of Saint-Véran, played a key role in community life, serving as a place of assembly, prayer and social organization. Their preservation, notably through rankings such as that of 1840, reflects the attachment of local people to their heritage, as well as the importance of religious buildings in the structuring of villages and towns in Provence.
Available information, mainly from the Merimée base and Monumentum, indicates that the church is located at approximately 5279 Robert Garcin Avenue. However, the sources do not provide details of its architecture, its possible transformations or the precise reasons for its ranking. The Creative Commons license associated with Véronique PAGNIER's photo suggests a contemporary interest in its documentation and enhancement, but no additional elements are mentioned regarding its current use (visits, rentals, etc.).