Presumed medieval chapel XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Suspected location of an earlier building.
1779
Construction of the chapel
Construction of the chapel 1779 (≈ 1779)
Building west of Gizeux village.
21 avril 1948
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 21 avril 1948 (≈ 1948)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Notre-Dame : inscription by decree of 21 April 1948
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Notre-Dame de Gizeux chapel was built in 1779, in the last quarter of the eighteenth century, west of the village. It stands out from the parish church of Notre-Dame, although sharing a similar dedication. According to the sources, it was erected on the site of a 13th century medieval chapel, of which no architectural evidence remains.
The building adopts a simple structure: a rectangular room vaulted in cloister arch, typical of the rural oratories of the era. Its entrance is marked by a triangular pediment, decorated with a niche and supported by two engaged columns. This sober style reflects the neoclassical influences emerging at the end of the 18th century, while retaining traditional elements.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 21 April 1948, the chapel today belongs to the municipality of Gizeux. Its exact location, although documented (1 Rue de la Croix Rouge), suffers from poor accuracy according to the geographical databases. No information is available on its current use (visits, cults, or other functions).
