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The chapel Saint-Odilon is a religious building located in Cluny, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Built in the first half of the 11th century, it represents an architectural testimony of nascent Romanesque art, typical of this medieval period. Today, it exists more than in the form of vestiges, partially preserved in the walls of a 19th century residence located in the place called Saint-Clair.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 8 November 1996, the chapel illustrates the heritage importance of Cluny, a city marked by its emblematic abbey. The protected medieval elements, integrated into contemporary masonry, recall the spiritual and community role of these buildings in the feudal era. Their preservation bears witness to efforts to safeguard a fragile heritage, often threatened by urban transformation.

The approximate location of the chapel at 6 Rue du 19 March 1962 reflects the challenges of historical mapping in a redesigned urban fabric. Its listing in the inventory of historical monuments underscores its symbolic value, although its current state limits its accessibility. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its anchoring in Burgundy's religious and architectural history.

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