Chapel of Jonzac's maladry en Charente-Maritime

Origin and history

The chapel of Jonzac is a monument located in the town of Jonzac, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This type of building, often linked to the reception of patients or lepers in the Middle Ages, bears witness to a charitable or health function in the local community. The maladries, located outside urban centres, played a major social and religious role, providing care and assistance to marginalized populations.

In the historical context of New Aquitaine, the maladries reflect the medieval organization where the Church and the local lords took charge of the poorest. These structures, often associated with chapels, also served as places of prayer and burial. Although the specific details of this Jonzac chapel are not documented in the available sources, its existence is part of this regional architectural and social tradition.