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Origin and history

The chapel of the Mas-Laurent, classified as a historical monument since 1932, dates from the 15th century. Originally, it was located in the hamlet of Saint-Antoine, on the commune of Saint-Frion, under the name of chapel Saint-Antoine. It was dismantled stone by stone in 1886 to be rebuilt in the Mas-Laurent Castle Park in Croze, Creuse.

The Château du Mas-Laurent, often referred to as a mansion, was rebuilt in the 19th century. It served as a holiday colony for RATP in the 20th century before becoming a private property. The chapel, integrated into this domain, consists of a nave accompanied by a side chapel, formerly surmounted by a bell tower.

The castle park, which houses the chapel, extends over several hectares and borders the Creuse River as well as an old railway link between La Courtine and Aubusson. This landscape, combined with the history of the monument, makes it a remarkable site of the New Aquitaine region.

The chapel was included in the inventory of historical monuments by order of 21 October 1932. Its move in 1886 illustrates a common practice in the 19th century, where ancient architectural elements were reused in private properties, often to embellish parks or gardens.

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