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Sainte-Tulle Chapel is a Romanesque religious building located in the commune of Sainte-Tulle, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Given the boundary between the 11th and 12th centuries, it is characterized by a sober architecture with a rectangular base, with a notable feature: the presence of an crypt, a rare element for a rural chapel. Redesign work changed its apse and entry door in 1892, marking an evolution of its initial structure.

Originally, the chapel was attached to a priory attached to the Abbey of Saint-André de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a Benedictine establishment. It played a central role in local life, serving as a place of pilgrimage, especially during the plague epidemic of 1720, as well as burial for the community. Its historical importance was recognized by its designation as historic monuments in 2011.

The chapel illustrates the Provencal Romanesque heritage and the role of religious buildings in medieval rural areas. Its association with significant events, such as pilgrimages in times of epidemic, reflects its anchor in collective memory. Available sources, including the Mérimée base and the observatories of religious heritage, document its architectural evolution and its current heritage status.

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