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Église Saint-Jacques de Tarascon is a Catholic church located in the commune of Tarascon, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built between 1740 and 1750, it embodies Provencal Baroque religious architecture, marked by great structural creativity.

The building is erected according to the plans of two renowned architects: Jean-Baptiste Franque and Esprit Brun. Franque, an expert in stereotomy, deploys a system of varied and bold vaults, testifying to his technical know-how. These architectural innovations make the church a remarkable example of the art of building in the 18th century.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 18 July 1994, the church also includes in its protection the buildings of the rectory, the courtyard and its fence walls. This ranking underlines its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its role in local religious history.

Construction works also involve local artisans, such as master mason Antoine Damour, helping to anchor the building in Tarascon's artisanal and social fabric. Today, the church belongs partly to a religious association and to the commune, perpetuating its religious use and preservation.

The location of the church, Place Saint-Jacques, makes it a central point of the city. Its approximate address, 3 B Rue Galante, and GPS coordinates confirm its integration into the historic heart of Tarascon, near the banks of the Rhone, a major axis of the region since Antiquity.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, as well as references to the Merimée database, attest to its institutional recognition. These documents also highlight his interest in studies of southern religious architecture and 18th century vaulting techniques.

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