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The chapel of Maillé is a historic monument located in the commune of Maillé, in New Aquitaine. It is distinguished by architectural elements protected since 1947, including a low arched portal topped by a shield, as well as two arch windows clovered on its north face and at the bedside. These stylistic features suggest a late medieval or Gothic influence, although the exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources.

The chapel is now owned by the municipality of Maillé. Its registration as Historic Monuments in 1947 is evidence of its heritage importance, although the accessible archives do not provide details of its origin, sponsors or initial use. Chapels of this type often played a central role in the religious and social life of villages, serving as places of worship, community gatherings, and sometimes refuge in times of unrest.

The available coordinates place the chapel at 1 Rue du Centre, in the village of Maillé. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, which facilitates its identification in the field. No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, rentals or other services. The sources mention only its status as communal property, without specifying whether it is open to the public or assigned to a specific use.

The 1947 inscription refers exclusively to precise architectural elements, suggesting that these parts of the chapel were already recognized as remarkable on that date. The absence of data on any subsequent restorations or modifications does not allow to trace its evolution since this protection. The archives of the Merimée base and Monumentum remain the main documentary sources for this monument.

In the regional context of New Aquitaine, and more specifically in the former Poitou-Charentes region, rural chapels such as that of Maillé were often linked to local seigneuries, brotherhoods or parishes. Their construction generally reflected the means and artistic influences of their time, while meeting the spiritual needs of the people. Without further information, it is difficult to situate this chapel precisely in this broader historical setting.

The municipality of Maillé, identified by Insee code 85132, is now attached to the Department of Vienna, although the GPS coordinates provided in the sources indicate an address in the Department of Deux-Sèvres (86190). This administrative discrepancy could result from an error of seizure or territorial reorganization. No clarification is given by the available data, which complicates the exact location of the monument.

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