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The Notre-Dame-du-Pont Chapel is a religious building located in Bollène, in the department of Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, it is located along the Lez, a local river. This monument, typical of medieval Provencal religious architecture, reflects the importance of places of worship in small communes at that time, often linked to communication axes or strategic points such as bridges or roads.

The chapel was listed as historical monuments by order of 6 October 1981. This official protection underscores its heritage and architectural value, while ensuring its preservation for future generations. Chapels of this type generally served as places of prayer, pilgrimage or community gathering, playing a central role in the social and spiritual life of villages. Their construction was often linked to local events, such as vows or miracles attributed to a religious figure, although the source text does not specify the exact origin of this dedication to Notre-Dame.

The available data also mention his other name, "Chaille de Bonne-Aventure", and his approximate address at 13 Avenue du 8 Mai 1945. Its location, near a watercourse, may indicate an old function related to travellers or merchants, although this assumption is not explicitly confirmed by the sources. Today, it remains a testimony of the medieval past of Bollène and its region, integrated into heritage inventories such as that of the DRAC PACA or the Mérimée base.

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