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The chapel Saint-Benoît, also called Dome Saint-Benoît, is a religious building located in Aubenas, in the department of Ardèche. It is part of the architectural heritage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Originally, it served as a chapel for the Benedictine convent of Aubenas, founded in the seventeenth century. Its history is marked by its inscription and its classification as historical monuments in the 1940s.

The chapel now houses the marble mausoleum of Marshal Jean-Baptiste d'Ornano and his wife. This detail highlights its local historical importance, linked to a notable military figure. The building, with its protected facades and roofs, illustrates the religious and architectural heritage of the city. Its registration in 1943 and its classification in 1944 testify to its heritage value recognized by the State.

Located Place de la Grenette in Aubenas, the chapel is an example of the Christian architecture of the modern period. Its status as a historical monument makes it a place of memory and visit, although practical information on its current access or vocation is not detailed in the available sources. Its association with the Benedictine order and its funeral role for the Marshal of Ornano make it a double-dimensional site, both religious and memorial.

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