Initial construction 1275 (≈ 1275)
Building near Turlande Castle.
1425
Strengthening of the chapel
Strengthening of the chapel 1425 (≈ 1425)
Consolidation work documented this year.
XIXe siècle
Become a pilgrimage
Become a pilgrimage XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Transformation to Marian devotion.
31 décembre 1996
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 31 décembre 1996 (≈ 1996)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapel (Box B 542): entry by order of 31 December 1996
Origin and history
The chapel Notre-Dame de Turlande is a castral chapel located in the hamlet of Turlande, in the commune of Paulhenc, in the department of Cantal (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Built in 1275 near a castle, it illustrates the religious architecture of the second half of the 13th century, a period marked by the affirmation of seigneurial power and the proliferation of religious buildings in rural areas.
In 1425, the chapel was reinforced, reflecting the defensive or structural needs of the time, possibly linked to the tensions of the Hundred Years War. It was only in the 19th century that it acquired an increased spiritual dimension, becoming a place of pilgrimage dedicated to Our Lady, bearing witness to the vitality of local religious traditions.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 31 December 1996, the chapel is now owned by the commune of Paulhenc. Its inclusion in the heritage inventory underlines its historical and architectural importance, while preserving its role in the religious and cultural landscape of the Cantal. The chapel is associated with elements of intangible heritage, such as Marian processions and devotions, still perceptible in the region.
