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The Saint-Roch-et-Saint-Victor of Fontvieille is a religious building erected in the 1st quarter of the 18th century. Located in the commune of Fontvieille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), it embodies a local architectural and spiritual heritage. Its inscription as Historic Monument by order of 8 October 1935 underlines its heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level 5/10 depending on the sources).

This oratory, owned by the commune, is dedicated to Saint Roch and Saint Victor, two figures of popular devotion often invoked against epidemics and for the protection of travellers or rural communities. Such oratories played a central role in the religious and social life of Provencal villages, serving as places of prayer, pilgrimage or gathering for local festivals. Their construction often reflected a collective response to crises (diseases, droughts) or a mark of community piety.

Available sources, including the Merimée base and Monumentum platform, confirm its protected status and administrative address (13990 Fontvieille), but do not provide details of its current use (visits, cults, or other functions). The Creative Commons license associated with his photo suggests a documentary and tourist interest, although his accessibility is not specified.

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