Heritage classified

Origin and history

The Notre-Dame de Caderot Chapel, located in Berre-l'Étang in the Bouches-du-Rhône, is a religious building dating back to the early Middle Ages. Architectural traces and construction campaigns also attest to major interventions during the 13th and 17th centuries, reflecting its evolution through the medieval and modern periods. This monument, now protected, offers a material testimony of the religious practices and constructive techniques of these times in Provence.

The chapel was listed in the inventory of the Historical Monuments by decree of 16 December 1974, under the cadastral reference AE 2. It is currently owned by an association, suggesting collective management and potentially community or cultural use. Although the sources do not specify its current state of openness to the public, its location in the city centre (15 Gérard Philipe Street) and its protected status make it a place of local heritage interest.

The available data, especially from the Merimée database and the Monumentum platform, underline its historical and architectural importance. However, information on its past use (cult, pilgrimage, etc.) or possible sponsors remains missing from the sources consulted. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), allowing reliable geographical identification.

The regional context of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, marked by a high density of chapels and religious buildings, places this monument in a wider heritage network. In the Middle Ages, these buildings often served as spiritual landmarks for rural communities or as stops on pilgrimage paths. Their preservation until the modern era, as evidenced by the 17th century countryside, illustrates their lasting anchoring in the landscape and local memory.

The absence of details on the characters related to the chapel (founders, donors, artisans) or on specific historical events limits the reconstitution of its social history. However, its registration as Historic Monuments guarantees legal protection and recognition of its heritage value, encouraging further research to enrich its knowledge.

Finally, the Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the monument (credit: Beris) and the available GPS coordinates facilitate its documentation and promotion. These digital elements contribute to its visibility in heritage databases, while inviting visitors to discover this historic place.

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