Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine du Pra dans les Alpes-Maritimes

Origin and history

The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine du Pra is a religious monument located in the commune of Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage. This village, nestled in the Alpes-Maritimes, houses this place of worship whose precise origins are not documented in the available sources. The absence of clear dating makes it difficult to reconstruct its architectural or spiritual history.

In the rural areas of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, parish churches like Sainte-Marie-Madeleine played a central role in community life. They served as a gathering place for religious services, local festivals and important events in the life of the inhabitants. Their construction often reflected the resources and know-how available in the region, while meeting the spiritual and social needs of mountain populations.