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Origin and history

The Notre-Dame-de-Carami Chapel is a religious monument located in the commune of Carcès, in the department of Var, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its construction period is not specified in the available sources, it embodies the local architectural and spiritual heritage, typical of the small rural Provencal chapels.

In 1982, an association dedicated to its preservation was founded, reflecting the commitment of local people and actors to the preservation of this place. The chapel was officially included in the inventory of historical monuments on 2 December 1988, by ministerial decree. This recognition underscores its heritage and cultural importance to the commune and the region.

Chapels like Notre-Dame-de-Carami often played a central role in the community life of provençal villages. They served as places of worship, gathering for religious holidays, and sometimes as spiritual refuge for the inhabitants. Their architecture, generally sober, was harmoniously integrated into the rural landscape, while marking the territory with lasting Christian symbols.

Today, the chapel remains a testimony of the religious and social history of Carcès. Its management is carried out by the municipality, which owns it. Although the sources do not specify its current state of openness to the public or its contemporary uses, its listing as historical monuments guarantees the protection and continuous development of this local heritage.

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