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The Carrouges Chapter, often referred to as a canonry, is a collection of buildings located in Carrouges, Orne department, Normandy. These buildings, dating from the 15th and 18th centuries, are now integrated into the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park and serve as a museum and tourist destination. The chapel and the house, characteristic of medieval and classical architecture, bear witness to the historical and cultural evolution of the region.

The Chapel of the Chapel, also known as the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Confort Chapel, is a rectangular building transformed into a barn, while the 15th century house preserves architectural elements of the period. These two buildings have been listed as historical monuments since 1941, and the canonry chapel was classified in 1948. The seigneurial chapel, joined to a small chapel from the 15th century, renovated in the 18th century, presents frescoes and painted panelling, reflecting the stylistic influences of the apartments of the Château de Carrouges.

According to the sources, the chapel was built around 1480 on the order of Jean Blosset, knight and lord of Carrouges. In 1642 the lords of Carrouges added a small chapel to the south, called chapel of the canonry. The buildings of the Chapter are connected to the castle park by a closed alley, highlighting their historical link with the castle park. Today, the site is managed jointly by a regional public institution and the municipality of Carrouges.

The protected elements include the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Confort chapel and the 15th century house, registered in 1941, as well as the canonerie chapel, classified in 1948. These protections reflect the heritage importance of the site, which combines religious and civil architecture. The site is also known for its frescoes and interior decorations, typical of the 18th century renovations.

The Carrouge Chapter is part of a historical context marked by the influence of local lords, such as Jean Blosset, and by the evolution of religious and architectural practices between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Its integration into the regional natural park makes it today a place to discover Norman heritage, combining history and tourism.

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