church the saintes maries mer camargue france
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| navigate by keyword : ancient architectural architecture attacking battlement belfry bell bellfry bells building camargue catholic church coast construction cross defend defending europe european facade faith fortress france french historic historical history invasion maries mer monument outdoor outdoors outside petitrhaacute pirates position rampart religion religious rhone roof saintes strategic tower towers wall were |
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| The Church of the Saintes Maries de la Mer has been built near the mouth of the Petit-Rhône at an important strategic position, because at the time of its construction between the 9th and the 12th centuries pirates were attacking the coast and it was necessary to defend it against invasions. The roof is encircled by a rampart walk and the church towers over the village and is visible from as far as 10 km inland. |
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