Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Construction period according to Monumentum.
XIIIe siècle
Templar period mentioned
Templar period mentioned XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Associated with Comps-sur-Artuby's command office.
15 octobre 1971
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 15 octobre 1971 (≈ 1971)
Registered by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Sainte-Anne (Box B 266) : inscription by order of 15 October 1971
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Sainte-Anne Chapel is a religious building located in the commune of Bourguet, in the Var department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Originally dating from the 12th century according to the sources of Monumentum, it is often associated with the 13th century in other references, reflecting a period of near construction or transformation. Its architecture in Provencal Romanesque style is characterized by a three-span vaulted nave, a cul-de-four apse, and a portal topped by a crucifix-shaped fenestron. Its modest dimensions (less than 5 meters high for 15 meters long) make it a typical example of the medieval rural chapels of the region.
The Sainte-Anne Chapel was an annex to the Templar Commandery of Comps-sur-Artuby, highlighting its connection to the order of the Templars, powerful in the Middle Ages region. This connection explains its local importance, although its modest size suggests a use mainly dedicated to the inhabitants of Bourguet and the surrounding area. The Templars, known for their network of commissions and their role in the protection of pilgrims, have made a lasting mark on the Provencal religious heritage.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 15 October 1971, the chapel is now owned by the commune of Bourguet. Its inscription bears witness to its heritage value, both architectural and historical. The site, although of approximate localization (estimated precision at 7/10), remains a point of interest for the study of Romanesque art and Templar history in Provence. No information is available on its current accessibility or possible tourist functions.
