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The chapel of the Holy Trinity, located in Saint-Avold en Moselle (Great East Region), was built between 1717 and 1721 by Herman Richard, a miller from Oderfang. It is located at the corner of rue Georges-Clemenceau and rue du Lac. Its interior decoration, including the 18th century panelling, as well as the choir and altar, were inscribed in historical monuments by order of 29 September 1997. The chapel was originally founded before 1717 and blessed by 1714, according to some sources.

The monument reflects the Lorrain religious architecture of the modern era, marked by neat interior decorations. The 18th century panelling, typical of the cultural buildings of the region, bears witness to local craftsmanship. The chapel, owned by a cult association, thus preserves an artistic and historical heritage, linked to the industrial and social history of Saint-Avold (meuniers, artisanal activities).

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its partial inscription to historical monuments, limited to the decoration of the choir and altar, without protection extended to the entire building. Its exact address, 1 rue du Lac or rue Georges-Clemenceau, varies according to the references, but its location in the city centre remains attested. The chapel also illustrates the private patronage in modern times, with donors such as the husbands Hermann Richard, former millers who financed his construction around 1710

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