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The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, located at Porte des Pierres Dorés (Communal of Liergues), was rebuilt in the 15th century. It is distinguished by an original architecture with two adjacent choirs, one of which houses 16th century murals. The main entrance, decorated with Renaissance decor, gives access to an interior rich in detail, like a bentier dated 1556 and carved woodwork depicting expressive heads. These elements reflect the local craftsmanship and artistic influence of the period.

The stone statues integrated into the building illustrate the daily life of the inhabitants: a blacksmith, a logger, a winemaker, and a man accompanied by his dog. These representations highlight the close link between the church and the rural community, where traditional occupations occupied a central place. The building is now part of the parish of Saint-Cyprien in Buisante and was registered with the Historical Monuments in 1926, demonstrating its heritage importance.

The Renaissance-style main door and interior decorative elements (frescoes, woodwork, statuettes) suggest a period of artistic and religious prosperity in the region. The building, owned by the municipality, embodies both a place of worship and a testimony of local know-how, such as stone carving and wood carving. Its inclusion in the title of Historical Monuments in 1926 allowed its preservation, despite a geographical location sometimes poorly specified (note of 5/10 on Monumentum).

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