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The funeral chapel of La Madeleine, located at Beaumont Saint-Cyr, has its origins between the late 14th and 15th centuries, although its first written mention dates from 1520. The current building, however, is mainly the result of a major reconstruction or transformation in the second half of the 19th century. This monument, marked by a sober architecture, is distinguished by an interior painted decoration where rinceaux and flowers patterns dominate, applied directly on the stone or on plaques attached to the walls.

The chapel, classified as Monument Historique by decree of 28 May 2002, includes in its protection all its decoration as well as its vault. Property of the commune of Beaumont Saint-Cyr (formerly attached to the department of Vienna in Poitou-Charentes), it illustrates the evolution of local funeral and artistic practices, mixing late medieval heritage and 19th century restorations. Its location, reported at 1 Rue de la Madeleine, enjoys a geographical location deemed satisfactory (note of 8/10), facilitating its identification in the urban landscape.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, highlight the heritage importance of this site, while noting its unspecified contemporary use (visits, rental, or other). The painted decoration, a central element of its historical value, reflects the aesthetic tastes of the 19th century, during which many French religious buildings were renovated or embellished, often with a view to preserving or reinterpreting the medieval past.

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