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The chapel Saint-Antoine-l'Ermite, located in Clans in the Alpes-Maritimes, is a Catholic building whose origins date back to the 14th century according to some sources, although its construction is mostly dated to the 15th century. It is distinguished by a broken cradle vault and flat bedside, characteristic of medieval Provencal religious architecture. Its interior decor includes panels painted at the end of the 15th century illustrating the life of Saint Anthony, as well as a fresco depicting the seven capital vices, surmounted by a crucifixion at the bedside.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 8 October 1942, the chapel bears witness to the importance of religious art in the Alpes-Maritimes at the end of the Middle Ages. The frescoes, attributed to primitive Nice painters, offer a rare glimpse of the local Christian iconography of this period. The building, owned by the municipality of Clans, is today a protected heritage, accessible from the route de la Tour or Avenue des Vallières.

The sources available, including Philippe de Beauchamp's works in L'art religieux dans les Alpes-Maritimes (1990), highlight the historical and artistic value of this monument. The chapel is part of a wider network of listed monuments in the department, reflecting the rich medieval heritage of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its state of conservation and its location make it a subject of study for art historians and archaeologists.

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