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The Saint-Martin parish church, located in Saint-Martin-de-Queyrieres in the Hautes-Alpes, is a reconstructed building between 1420 and 1469, incorporating elements from the 15th, 16th and 19th centuries. Its architecture is distinguished by the use of local pink marble for the angle chains, the cambranles, or the columns of the stand, while the arrow of the bell tower uses braided tuff. The nave, the choir and the side chapels are vaulted, and the sacristy in cradle. A masonry stand, decorated with gypsums, dominates the first span, supported by hanging key vaults and columns. The interior, covered with a badigeon, retains a painted decoration dated 1867 and a sundial on the south wall.

The elevation of the west gable may correspond to repeated vaults in the 15th century. As early as the 11th century, a place of worship was attested in Saint-Martin-de-Queyrieres via the cartular of Oulx, confirming its seniority. At the end of the Middle Ages, the church became a place of pilgrimage for the local faithful, as evidenced by the wills of the time. In 1469, a contract mentions the completion of the current building, linked to major works in the region, notably at La Salle-lès-Alpes. Classified as a Historical Monument in 1914, the church now belongs to the commune.

The archatures adorning the gate, bedside and bell tower reflect various stylistic influences, while the local materials (marble, tuff) highlight its territorial anchor. The rostrum, with its nine arched vaults and carved caps, illustrates remarkable craftsmanship. The painted décor of 1867, integrated with the walls, and the sundial recall the additions after its medieval construction, marking its evolution throughout the centuries.

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