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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame-des-Ormeaux, located in Gréoux-les-Bains, is a former priory dependent on the Abbey of Montmajour. Its oldest parts date back to the 12th or 13th century, while its southern and northern sides were added respectively between the 14th and 16th centuries. The bell tower, built around 1830, contrasts with the medieval structure, and an interior restoration took place between 1973 and 1975.

The facade, sober and in mellow, anime of a Romanesque portal with curved larmis and oculus, while the interior combines stone and stone. The nave, vaulted in a cradle, is rhythmized by double arches, and the Gothic choir houses a 17th century classified altarpiece, painted by Jacques Macadré. The architecture thus reflects a stylistic evolution, from the novel to the Gothic, with subsequent additions.

The bell tower, reinforced with S-shaped anchors, is distinguished by its upper floor pierced with curved bays and equipped with four clocks. Inside, the ogival triumphal arch leads to the choir, vaulted with bricks and decorated with a altarpiece representing the Assumption. This monument illustrates the religious and artistic heritage of Provence, marked by various influences and successive restorations.

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