Chapel of the Leprosy of the Mountain

Origin and history

The chapel of the Leproserie de la Montagne is a monument located in Saint-Denis. Although its name refers to a function related to the reception of lepers, no precise information is available on its construction period or detailed history. Internal sources do not provide additional data on its architecture or evolution over the centuries.

Leprosy, or maladry, were medieval institutions designed to isolate and treat people with leprosy. These structures, often placed on the outskirts of cities, played a role both medical, religious and social. In Saint-Denis, as in other French cities, these places reflected the health and charitable concerns of the time, while being integrated into the local religious fabric.