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The Longaunay Funeral Chapel, located in Dampierre, Calvados, was built in the mid-19th century at the initiative of Marie-Barbe de Longaunay, the last descendant of this family. Its construction coincides with the inability of the parish church to accommodate new burials, including those of the inhabitants of the local castle. This monument, unique in Lower Normandy, is distinguished by its centered plan surmounted by a pendant dome, as well as its eclectic style combining classical and medieval influences.

The chapel rests on shale foundations and is characterized by a remarkable interior and exterior decoration for the time. Although its architect remains unknown, it was listed as a historic monument on November 15, 2010 for its outstanding heritage value. Today, owned by the municipality of Dampierre, it shows the importance of funeral chapels in the rural aristocracy of the 19th century, while illustrating the architectural evolutions of the period.

The site, located at Le Bourg, is accessible via the approximate address 5095 Le Bourg, 14350 Val de Drôme, although its geographical accuracy is assessed as poor (level 6/10). The chapel, completely protected by decree, remains a rare example of Norman funerary heritage, combining memory and aesthetic ambition in a context of transformation of burial practices in the 19th century.

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