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The chapel Notre-Dame des Aspirants, located in La Penne-sur-l'Ouvèze in the Drôme, is a religious building whose origins date back to the 12th century, with major changes in the 17th and 18th centuries. This monument, listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 1983, reflects an evolutionary architecture, marked by medieval and classical influences. Its location, at 1680 Route du Village, makes it a point of heritage interest in the Drômois rural landscape.

The chapel is owned by the commune and is the subject of special attention for its preservation. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation), its listing as Historic Monuments underlines its cultural importance. Geographic data indicate a satisfactory location (note 7/10), allowing clear identification on maps.

The historical context of La Penne-sur-l'Ouvèze, typical village of the Provencal Drôme, is marked by a rural and artisanal economy in the 17th and 18th centuries. Chapels, like Notre-Dame des Aspirants, often played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and pilgrimage. Their architecture, combining simplicity and ornaments, bears witness to the local resources and know-how of the time.

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