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The Maille-Lansorne Funeral Chapel, located in Doullens, Somme department, is one of the oldest funeral monuments in the local cemetery. Built in the first half of the 19th century, it is distinguished by its architecture and sculpted decoration, typical of the funeral art of this period. This monument illustrates the importance attached to bourgeois family graves in the early nineteenth century, a period marked by a revival of commemorative practices in France.

The chapel houses a sculpted ensemble by Louis Duthoit, an artist known for his works in the Hauts-de-France region. This decoration, integrated with the very structure of the monument, bears witness to the know-how of the sculptors of the period and their contribution to the beautification of cemeteries, which became places of memory and recollection. The chapel, as well as its monument, were listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 26 January 2007, highlighting their heritage value.

Located in the old cemetery of Doullens, the chapel is now owned by the municipality. Its location, specified by GPS coordinates as being close to the English Cemetery Street, makes it a central element of the local funeral heritage. Although its exact location is considered fair according to the accuracy criteria, it remains accessible and constitutes an architectural and historical testimony of the city. The mention of his architect or sculptor, Louis Duthoit, reinforces his cultural interest, linking this monument to regional artistic history.

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