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The chapel of Claux, located in the commune of Roquecor in Tarn-et-Garonne (Occitanie region), is a historical monument dating back to the Middle Ages. His choir could date from the 12th century, although this attribution remains uncertain. The building, originally linked to the church of Saint-Étienne-de-Solmières (now Saint-Étienne), underwent major transformations in the late 15th century, then in the 17th century, following the wars of Religion. These changes reflect the political and religious upheavals of the time, as well as post-conflict restoration needs.

In the 18th century, a portal was added to the chapel, marking a new phase of architectural evolution. The monument was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 22 July 1971, under the reference cadastral F 390. Owned by the municipality of Roquecor, the chapel of Claux bears witness to the successive historical strata that shaped its present appearance. Its location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10) in databases, suggests a relative imprecise location, although the approximate address is indicated as "5196 A Le Claux, 82150 Roquecor".

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the Mérimée data, highlight its heritage importance in a territory marked by religious tensions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The chapel, although partially documented, embodies the central role of religious buildings in the social and spiritual organization of medieval and modern rural communities. Its history also reflects the architectural adaptations imposed by conflicts and liturgical developments, typical of the Occitanie region.

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