Église Saint-Vincent des Baux, 12th century Romanesque church in Les Baux-de-Provence, France.
Église Saint-Vincent des Baux is a Romanesque church in Les Baux-de-Provence with a barrel-vaulted nave extending eastward, partially integrated into the surrounding limestone cliffs. The interior features modern stained glass windows designed by Max Ingrand in 1960 and donated by Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
The building was established in the 12th century as a Romanesque church and functioned originally as a priory subordinate to Saint-Paul de Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Major restoration work in the 19th century substantially transformed its structure and appearance.
The church holds deep meaning for the village through its Christmas traditions, where local shepherds continue an ancient ritual by bringing a newborn lamb during midnight mass.
Access is direct from the village square and the church is easily explored on foot, with the stone structure firmly integrated into the rock landscape. Visiting during daylight hours allows you to see how the modern windows illuminate with natural light.
On the south side stands the Lantern of the Dead, a circular tower topped with gargoyles that once held a flame to mark when villagers passed away. This medieval custom created a visible connection between the living and those who had died.
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