Construction of the chapel XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
4 octobre 1956
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 4 octobre 1956 (≈ 1956)
Official date of protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Saint-Didier (cad. A 504) : classification by order of 4 October 1956
Origin and history
The Saint Didier Chapel is a Romanesque religious building erected in the 12th century. It is located in the territory of the commune of Tourrettes, in the department of Drôme, in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its architecture and history make it an important witness to the local medieval heritage.
Classified as historical monuments since 4 October 1956, this chapel illustrates the importance of religious constructions in the countryside in the Middle Ages. It is located a few hundred meters east of the village, suggesting a central role in the spiritual and community life of the time.
Available sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum confirm its communal ownership status and official ranking. No additional information is provided on its architecture or any subsequent transformations. The chapel remains a typical example of the small rural Romanesque churches of the region.
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