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The chapel Saint-Grat, located in the hamlet of Vulmix on the commune of Bourg-Saint-Maurice, dates from the 15th century. It is distinguished by its exceptional interior decor: a cycle of 20 panels painted in the wetness, illustrating the life of Saint Grat. These paintings, made in the 15th century, constitute a rare testimony of medieval religious art in Savoy. The chapel was partially remodelled in the 17th and 18th centuries, then in 1883, without altering much of its original character.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 10 May 1995, the chapel enjoys double protection: its interior painted decoration is classified, while its facades and roof are inscribed. The property belongs to the commune of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The site is located with a "passible" accuracy (note 5/10), based on available geographic data. Its official address, registered in the Mérimée base, corresponds to the hamlet of Vulnix, in the department of Savoie.

The murals, executed in the wet, represent a coherent iconographic program centered on Saint Grat, a locally venerated figure. Their state of conservation and style provide valuable insight into Savoy's artistic and devotional practices in the late Middle Ages. No information is available on opening to the public, possible rental, or related activities such as guest rooms.

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