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Origin and history

The chapel of the Good Lady of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire is a religious monument built in the 12th century. Located in the Loiret department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, it represents an example of medieval architecture still visible today. Its portal, a remarkable architectural element, has been officially protected by the Historical Monuments.

Ranked among the protected buildings, the chapel has been listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since October 3, 1929, when a decree specifically concerned its portal. It is the only element explicitly mentioned as protected in available sources. The chapel now belongs to the commune of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, suggesting its anchoring in local life and its potential role in the communal heritage.

Practical information about its current access or uses (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not detailed in the sources consulted. However, its precise location, at 17 Rue de l'Épinoy, allows it to be located in the urban fabric of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory", indicating sufficient knowledge of its location for visitors or researchers.

The broader historical context of the chapel is not developed in the available data. However, it can be assumed that, like many 12th century religious buildings in the Centre-Val de Loire region, it was linked to the spiritual and community life of the time. Chapels of this type often served as places of worship for local inhabitants, as gathering points, and sometimes as landmarks in the rural or urban landscape.

No information is provided on sponsors, artisans or specific historical events associated with the chapel. Sources are limited to administrative and descriptive data, without anecdotes or details of its past use or possible transformations. Its current status as communal property and its partial classification make it, however, a significant part of the local heritage.

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