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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Rémy, located in Saint-Sauvier in the department of Allier (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), was built in the 17th century on the site of an older chapel. It houses a sacred fountain known since Gallo-Roman times, linked to a traditional pilgrimage on Saint John Day. The chapel once depended on the abbey of the Stones in Sidiailles, and its current building was inscribed in the Historic Monuments in 1993.

According to tradition, Saint Remy, bishop of Reims, would have blessed this source in 501 when he accompanied the army of Clovis. The chapel retains protected elements, including its structure, the fountain and a statue of Saint Mary Magdalene, while the statues of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Véronique are included in the additional inventory. A restoration project is underway, supported by the Heritage Foundation.

The miraculous fountain, located in the bedside of the chapel, is a vestige of Celtic worship, and the site remains a popular place of devotion. The chapel, owned by the commune, is open to visit and is the subject of special attention for its preservation, as evidenced by its official inscription and the planned works.

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