Origin and history

Saint-Jean-Baptiste des Plans Church is a monument located in the commune of Planes in the Occitanie region. This place of worship, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, is a central element of the local heritage, although the available sources do not specify its period of construction or the details of its architectural or religious history. In Occitan villages, parish churches such as the Planes traditionally played a major social and spiritual role.

They served as a gathering point for church services, religious festivals and community events. Their architecture often reflected local resources and regional stylistic influences, while meeting the liturgical needs and practices of the population.