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The Chapel of the Madeleine of Auxerre is a religious building built in the 4th quarter of the 12th century, in the city of Auxerre, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This monument, now classified, bears witness to the sacred architecture of the late Middle Ages in this region. Its registration as a Historic Monument by decree of 20 January 1926 underlines its heritage value, although the available sources do not specify the details of its foundation or its sponsors.

The location of the chapel at 1 Rue Marcellin Berthelot is attested by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases. These sources also indicate a geographical accuracy considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), without providing additional information on its current use (visits, cults, or reallocations). Internal data and photographs licensed under Creative Commons (credit: Davitof) complete the archives, but no document details its social or liturgical history.

Auxerre, in the 12th century, was a dynamic episcopal city, marked by the development of religious buildings and commercial activities related to the Yonne Valley. Chapels like that of the Madeleine often played a role in local spiritual life, serving as places of prayer or stages for pilgrims. However, the archives consulted do not mention the specific uses of this site or the communities that visited it.

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