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The chapel of Boucoeur, located in Saint-Varent, New Aquitaine, is a historical monument whose construction dates back mainly to the sixteenth century. It was originally associated with a seigneurial mansion and served both as a place of worship for the inhabitants of the village and as a property of the local lord. Its architecture blends Renaissance elements, such as its door adorned with diamond and pilasters with deciduous capitals, and older 15th-century vaults, with liernes and thirdons, supported by beam columns.

Boucoeur's seigneury was dependent on Thouars in tribute to the snow, stressing its importance in the local feudal hierarchy. Although the chapel was founded before the 16th century, its current structure mainly reflects the transformations of this period. The building still retains traces of its dual role, both religious and seigneurial, typical of the small rural chapels of the time.

Classified as a Historic Monument by decree of 29 September 1995, the chapel is protected for its architectural heritage, including its interior elements and Renaissance façade. Its location, at 9 Rue de la Seigneurerie in Saint-Varent, and its state of conservation make it a remarkable testimony of local history, although its precise location is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5/10).

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