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The former Saint-Laurent church of Eygalières is a monument located in the commune of Eygalières, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or details of its architectural or religious history. His name suggests a dedication to Saint Laurent, a Christian martyr of the third century, but no document confirms a direct connection with this saint for this building.

In provencal villages such as Eygalières, churches played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, assembly and sometimes refuge. These buildings often reflected the local social and religious organization, marked by a rural economy and traditions rooted in medieval or modern Christianity. The absence of precise data on this church does not allow to describe historical or cultural specificities.