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The chapel of the Maladière-de-Veige, also known as the Sainte-Madeleine Chapel, is a religious building located in the commune of Cornier, Haute-Savoie. Built at the end of the 15th century, it is distinguished by its simple and rectangular structure, composed of two spans: one for the choir and another for the nave, both vaulted on crossed warheads. Its façade, pierced by two arched doors (one broken, the other in a braid), reflects the architectural characteristics of this period.

Inside, three swimming pools were set up in the walls, a typical detail of medieval chapels for liturgical rituals. The building was listed as historic monuments by order of June 3, 1932, recognizing its heritage value. Although its detailed history is not widely documented in available sources, its architecture and preservation testify to the importance of local places of worship at the end of the Middle Ages.

The chapel is located on the Route de la Madeleine, in a rural setting that evokes the historical context of Haute-Savoie at that time. Chapels like this often played a central role in community life, serving as a place of prayer, gathering and pilgrimage. Their construction reflected both the religious devotion and the technical abilities of local artisans, in a region marked by a strong cultural and religious identity.

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