Origin and history

The church Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Molanès is a monument located in the commune of Uvernet-Fours, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its name and location are known, available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This type of religious building, often central in villages, served as a place of worship, community gathering and architectural landmark for local residents.

In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, a region to which Uvernet-Fours belongs, churches like Molanès played a key role in the daily lives of rural people. They were generally associated with seasonal agricultural activities, religious festivals and local traditions, while reflecting architecture and materials typical of their time and geographic environment.