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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Michel de La Laupie is a Romanesque religious building, erected mainly in the 12th century, with subsequent modifications in the 15th century. It is located in the territory of the commune of La Laupie, in the department of Drôme, in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its location, on a promontory 300 meters north of the village, at the place called Prades south, gives it a dominant position in the local landscape.

The chapel has been classified as a historic monument since August 21, 1987, an official recognition of its heritage value. It is now owned by the municipality of La Laupie. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, indicate that it is representative of the medieval religious architecture of the region, although little detail is provided on its specific history or possible sponsors.

The building is referenced in the Mérimée base under Insee 26157, and its approximate address is 495 Chemin des Prades, 26740 La Laupie. The protected elements include the chapel itself, identified under cadastre F 171. No information is available on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, room rentals or other uses such as guest rooms.

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