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The Saint Joseph de Gars Chapel is a Catholic religious building located in the village of Gars, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Dating from the 12th century, it represents a typical example of medieval Provencal religious architecture. Its inclusion in the additional inventory of historic monuments in 1937 reflects its heritage value and local importance.

The chapel is located precisely in the commune of Gars, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is identified in official databases, such as Mérimée, under Insee code 06063. Its approximate address, derived from GPS coordinates, is 5092 La Graneiree, 06850 Gars. The accuracy of this location is estimated as fair, depending on available sources.

The building was officially listed as historic monuments by order of 13 May 1937. This legal protection aims to preserve its integrity and architectural heritage. The chapel now belongs to the commune of Gars, which makes it an accessible public good, although the modalities of visitation are not specified in the sources consulted.

The twelfth century, the period of construction of the chapel, corresponds to an era marked by the rise of Romanesque art in Provence. The chapels of that time often served as places of worship for rural communities, playing a central role in religious and social life. Their sober and functional architecture reflected the spiritual needs and local resources available.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and provide administrative details, such as its Insee code and address. However, little information is available on architectural specificities or historical events related to this chapel. Additional images and data can be viewed through the Ministry of Culture's databases, such as Mistral or the DRAC PACA image bank.

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