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Notre-Dame de Leffond Chapel is a religious building located on a hill south of the village of Charcenne, in Haute-Saône. It overlooks the spring of the Colombine, a geographical landmark of the local landscape. Its architecture and location reflect its historical and spiritual importance to the community.

The chapel was built in the early 15th century, probably from a older building dating back to the 12th century. In 1410 Thibaud de Rougemont accompanied a transept and a choir, marking a major reconstruction phase. The building was extended westward from that time, then enlarged and transformed in the 18th century. Among its particularities, it houses one of the few stained glass windows in Haute-Saône before the 16th century.

Several restoration campaigns marked its history: between 1698 and 1717 under the impulse of Joseph de Grammont, around 1820, and between 1872 and 1875. An annex building of the seventeenth century, now attached to the chapel, completes the architectural ensemble. The building was listed as a historic monument in 2002, recognizing its heritage value.

The chapel is currently owned by a cult association. Its inscription concerns both the religious building and its adjacent annex, testifying to its importance in the local heritage. Available sources, such as the Mérimée base or religious heritage observatories, confirm its status as an emblematic monument of the region.

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