Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The chapel of Vouhet, located in the commune of Dunet (Department of Indre, region Centre-Val de Loire), is a Catholic religious building built in the 12th century. It is located in the natural region of Boischaut Sud, southwest of Indre, and was both a castral chapel and a parish church. Its location, outside the surrounding castle, marks its central role in the local spiritual and seigneurial life.

The chapel served as a place of burial for the lords of Vouhet until 1607, including the burials of Catherine de Rochechouard and Jean d'Aubusson. Over the centuries, it experienced periods of abandonment and degradation, especially after the construction of a new chapel in the village church. The north wing, collapsed, was rebuilt in 1929, while frescoes of the twelfth century, evoking the pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela, were rediscovered in 2014. These murals represent five symbolic characters: a pilgrim, a religious, a monk, an angel and the Devil.

Classified as historical monuments since 28 February 1928, Vouhet Chapel has been regularly repaired to preserve its large work and roof. Today, it is owned by the municipality of Dunet and bears witness to medieval religious architecture and local seigneurial history. Its state of conservation, though variable, makes it a remarkable heritage, especially for its unique artistic and funerary elements.

External links