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The Oratory of Saint Pilon, located in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in the Var, is a religious monument built in the 15th century. This site, classified as Historic Monument by decree of 19 November 1910, belongs today to the commune. Its location, on the road to Marseille, makes it a historical and cultural landmark in the region.

In the 15th century, oratories played a central role in the spiritual and social life of local communities. In medieval Provence, these buildings often served as places of prayer, pilgrimage or stopover for travellers. Their construction reflected popular devotion and the importance of religion in daily organization, while marking the landscape of sacred symbols.

The Oratory of the Holy Pilon, although little documented in its precise historical details, embodies this tradition. Its classification in 1910 highlights its heritage value, while its approximate location, noted as "passible" in databases, invites further research to refine its knowledge. Today, there remains an architectural testimony of the piety and craftsmanship of the 15th century in Provence.

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