Death of Jacques Cathelineau 1793 (≈ 1793)
Death of the Salesian General at Pin-en-Mauges.
1832
Death of Cathelineau's son
Death of Cathelineau's son 1832 (≈ 1832)
Death of the son of the general.
1856-1858
Construction of the chapel
Construction of the chapel 1856-1858 (≈ 1857)
Edited by the Count of Quatrebarbes.
1858
Consecration of the chapel
Consecration of the chapel 1858 (≈ 1858)
By Bishop de Dreux-Brézé.
1904
Partial transfer of remains
Partial transfer of remains 1904 (≈ 1904)
To the church of Saint Pavin in Pin-en-Mauges.
2010
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 2010 (≈ 2010)
Total protection of the chapel.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire chapel, with the exception of the appentis built in the 20th century flanking the western face of the narthex (Box AA 387): inscription by decree of 19 October 2010
Key figures
Jacques Cathelineau - General
His remains are partially preserved here.
Comte Théodore de Quatrebarbes - Sponsor of the chapel
Fit built the monument in 1856-1858.
Mgr de Dreux-Brézé - Consecrator Bishop
Consecrated the chapel in 1858.
Origin and history
The Cathelineau Chapel, located in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil in the Pays de la Loire, is a religious building built between 1856 and 1858. It represents one of the first architectural expressions of the neo-plantagenêt style. This monument was erected at the initiative of Count Theodore de Quatrebarbes to house the burials of Jacques Cathelineau, a general of the Salesian armies who died in 1793, as well as those of his son who died in 1832. The chapel was consecrated in 1858 by Bishop de Dreux-Brézé.
In 1861, the chapel became the property of the Sisters of Saint Charles before being acquired by the commune. It houses part of the remains of Jacques Cathelineau, the other part being transferred in 1904 to the funeral monument of the Saint-Pavin church in Pin-en-Mauges. The chapel, classified as a Historical Monument, has been fully protected since 2010, with the exception of a 20th century appentis.
The monument illustrates a memorial legacy linked to the Vendée wars, while embodying 19th century religious architecture. Its neo-plantagenêt style and funerary function make it an emblematic place of the region, today communal property and open to the visit.
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