First written entry 1153 (≈ 1153)
Possession of the Abbey of Ainay
Fin du Moyen Âge
Construction of the choir
Construction of the choir Fin du Moyen Âge (≈ 1213)
Oldest part preserved
XVIIIe siècle
Edification of the nave
Edification of the nave XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Major expansion of the church
XIXe siècle
West façade added
West façade added XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Last significant transformation
30 août 2001
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 30 août 2001 (≈ 2001)
Official protection of the building
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (Case C 768): registration by order of 30 August 2001
Key figures
Antonin Louvier - Architect
Intervention on the structure (period not specified)
Jean-Louis Loubet - Painter
Contributes to interior decoration
Origin and history
The Saint-Symphorian church of Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon was first mentioned in 1153 as property of the Abbey of Ainay. Its construction spans several centuries, with distinct elements: the choir dating from the late Middle Ages, the nave erected in the 18th century, and the west facade added to the 19th century. These successive phases reflect the architectural evolutions and liturgical needs of each era.
Among the notable architectural details are the arches of the sacristy and carved caps, testimonies of the craft of the period. The building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 30 August 2001, also illustrates the intervention of local artisans such as architect Antonin Louvier and painter Jean-Louis Loubet, who marked his recent history.
Located in the heart of the village, at the intersection of Church Street and Market Square, the church occupies a central place in the communal heritage. Its official inscription underlines its historical and artistic importance, while anchoring its role in the social and religious life of Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon for nearly nine centuries.
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