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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Sébastien de Bouchet, located in the commune of Bouchet (Drôme), is a religious building built during the second half of the seventeenth century. This monument, typical of the rural religious architecture of the period, reflects local devotional practices, especially around Saint Sebastian, often invoked against epidemics like plague. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 4 October 1972 underlines its heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level 5/10 depending on the sources).

The chapel, owned by the commune of Bouchet, is identified under the cadastral reference AH 150. Its official address, 1 Rue de la Chapelle, corresponds to the GPS coordinates available, but the accuracy of this location is considered fair (note 5/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental, or tourist use). Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its protected status but do not detail its specific history or possible restorations.

The historical context of Drôme in the 17th century is marked by a rural society organized around parishes and seigneuries. The chapels, like that of Saint Sebastian, played a central role in community life, serving as places of prayer, gathering, and sometimes refuge during epidemics. Their construction was often initiated by local brotherhoods or private donors, although Bouchet's archives do not specify the sponsors of this building. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the region to which the Drôme belongs, retains many examples of this modest but emblematic religious heritage.

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