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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Gilles de Saint-Forget, located in the village of the same name in Île-de-France, has its origins between the 12th century and the border of the 15th and 16th centuries. This monument, originally a parish church, was first mentioned in the 13th century. His status evolved in 1803 when she became an annex to the parish of Chevreuse, losing his religious autonomy. Transformed into a chapel, it underwent notable works in 1818 and 1875, marking periods of restoration or adaptation of the building.

Inside, the chapel houses murals dating from the late 15th or early 16th century, artistic testimonies of this pivotal period between the Middle Ages and Renaissance. These frescoes, although partially preserved, illustrate the cultural and religious importance of the place throughout the centuries. The chapel has now been fully protected by an order to register as a Historical Monument since 11 March 2003, highlighting its heritage value.

Owned by the commune of Saint-Forget, the chapel is located at the 5 Route de Dampierre, in the Yvelines. Its state of conservation and location, considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), make it an accessible site, although information on its openness to the public or current uses (visits, rentals, etc.) is not specified in the available sources. The chapel is thus part of the historical landscape of the small rural churches of Île-de-France, often marked by changes linked to church reforms and local needs.

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