Construction of the chapel XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
17 avril 1984
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 17 avril 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official protection of the building by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Saint-Cloud (Box B 165): inscription by order of 17 April 1984
Key figures
Information non disponible - No historical characters are mentioned in the sources.
The archives do not cite sponsors or associated figures.
Origin and history
The chapel Saint-Cloud is a religious building located in the commune of Villeneuve-Saint-Salves, in the department of Yonne, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Built in the 16th century, it represents a typical example of the Christian architecture of this period, marked by late Gothic and renaissant influences. Its designation as historic monuments in 1984 reflects its heritage importance and the desire to preserve this local heritage.
In the 16th century, Burgundy was a dynamic region, marked by a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Chapels like Saint-Cloud played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and prayer. They also reflected the artistic and religious aspirations of the time, often supported by local lords or village communities.
The chapel Saint-Cloud, owned by the commune, is part of this rich historical and cultural context, although the specific details of its foundation or its sponsors are not documented in the available sources.
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