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Église Sainte-Madeleine de Montfort dans les Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Église Sainte-Madeleine de Montfort

    9 Rue du Four
    04600 Montfort
Sébastien Thébault

Origin and history

The church Sainte-Madeleine de Montfort is a religious monument located in the commune of Montfort, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The available sources do not specify its construction period or the architectural or historical details associated with it. Its existence is attested, but its evolution over the centuries remains poorly documented.

In southeastern France, parish churches like Sainte-Madeleine played a central role in the lives of local communities. They served as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker for the inhabitants. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, these buildings often reflected the varied cultural and religious influences of the region, mixing local traditions and external contributions.