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Origin and history

The church of the Transfiguration of Grande-Serenne is a religious monument located in the commune of Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. His name evokes a dedication to the biblical episode of the Transfiguration of Christ, a theme common in alpine churches.

In the Southern Alps, mountain churches played a central role in the lives of local communities, serving as places of worship, assembly and sometimes refuge. These buildings often reflected the vernacular architecture and religious traditions of isolated valleys, where the Christian faith was deeply rooted despite difficult climatic conditions.