Construction of the chapel 1548 (≈ 1548)
Built in a late flamboyant Gothic style.
1789-1799
Sale as a national good
Sale as a national good 1789-1799 (≈ 1794)
Acquired by the Luylier du Plaix family.
18 mars 1986
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 18 mars 1986 (≈ 1986)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Saint-Etienne (cad. AK 167): Order of 18 March 1986
Key figures
Famille Luylier du Plaix - Post-revolutionary owner
Buyer and user as a family burial.
Origin and history
The chapel Saint-Étienne, located in Hérisson in the department of Allier, was built in 1548 on a votive plate. It illustrates a late Gothic style, typical of the 16th century. The building was used to stop the processions between Herisson and Châteloy, which earned him the nickname "Mie-Voie". Its rectangular plan and two doors, including an adorned arch in braid and coat of arms, reflect its historical and religious importance.
At the French Revolution, the chapel was sold as a national property to the Luylier family of the Plaix, which used it as a burial place. Inside, the unique nave, vaulted in a broken cradle and decorated with carved wooden slats, houses murals depicting the twelve apostles. These elements, as well as its ranking in 1986, make it an exceptional heritage of Bourbonnais, preserved despite historical upheavals.
The chapel is distinguished by its architectural unit, entirely built in the sixteenth century, a rarity in the region. Its interior decor, combining coats of arms and frescoes, bears witness to its role both religious and memorial. Today it is privately owned and remains a symbol of local heritage, marked by its turbulent history and artistic value.
