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It dates from the 19th century in its current state but was rebuilt on an older building. The parish church, whose name is "Notre-Dame du Plan," is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.

Description

It was burned down like the rest of the village by the "Routiers" of Henri de Transtamarre in 1336 (former soldiers of the Hundred Years' War, converted into bands of pillagers) then rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. After half collapsing due to lack of maintenance around the 1780s, the church was rebuilt in 1807 and then in 1857. The initial project is attributed to the architect Raymond, and the definitive one to Piattiny. It has an Italian feel, which is undoubtedly not unrelated to the presence of the hundreds of Piedmontese masons who built the first dam. The size of its nave and its vaults testify to the importance of the village at the time, which had more than 1000 inhabitants. Halfway up the wall overlooking the square, one can make out the remains of the first Romanesque church, which disappeared during the fire of the 14th century. The bell tower was built on one of the rampart towers, which was raised for the occasion.
It contains the hunting lodge and the statue of Saint Maxime as well as relics of the Saint but does not bear her name.
In May, on the Saturday closest to May 16, a pilgrimage takes place to the Chapel of Sainte-Maxime; on this occasion, the priest blesses the fruits of the earth.

Updated on 18/02/2026 - Manosque Country Tourist and Convention Bureau - Suggest an edit: c.derrier@paysdemanosque.com