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Origin and history

Saint-Sulpice Chapel of Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye was founded in the 12th century by Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Ivry, near the Vesgre River. This monument, which was listed as a historical monument in 1964, features remarkable architecture with a nave and a north side covered with a plank vault decorated with black florets. Access to the nave is through a porch, adding to its historical character.

Over the centuries, the chapel has undergone several attempts at restoration, notably after a fire caused by lightning in 1908. Despite these efforts, the work remained insufficient, and in 1972 volunteers, supported by the mayor, intervened to temporarily save the building. A recent study revealed major structural disorders, making it urgent to restore the fence and the canopy completely.

Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye, rural village of Eure-et-Loir, is marked by a medieval history linked to the Abbey of Ivry and the feudal lords of Richebourg. The chapel Saint-Sulpice, with its medieval architecture, bears witness to this time when religious buildings played a central role in community life. The commune, located on the edge of Île-de-France, retains a preserved agricultural and natural heritage.

The chapel, owned by the commune, is a vestige of monastic influence in the region. Its inscription in 1964 underlines its heritage importance, although its present state requires work to preserve its architectural heritage. The decorated plank vaults, typical of Romanesque art, make it a rare example of this type of construction in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

The village of Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye, divided into two main villages by the Vesgre, has seen its population evolve over the centuries, from 200 inhabitants in the 13th century to nearly 1,000 today. The chapel, located on Rue des Ponts Saint-Sulpice, remains a symbol of local history, linked both to religious life and to the feudal organization of the region.

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