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The Château de La Mailleraye-sur-Seine is a 16th century residence located in the commune of Arelaune-en-Seine (formerly La Mailleraye-sur-Seine), in the Seine-Maritime department, Normandy. The building stands at the quai de Seine, and its chapel, dated 1569, was consecrated in 1585. This monument illustrates the Renaissance architecture of the region, with stone and slate elements.

The chapel of the castle is particularly remarkable for its 14th century stained glass windows, coming from Jumièges Abbey, as well as for the inscriptions of the burials of the local lords. These elements demonstrate the historical and religious significance of the site. The chapel was listed as historic monuments by order of 20 February 1947, which underscores its heritage value.

The castle and its chapel are part of a historical context marked by the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. At that time, Normandy was a prosperous region, where local lords played a central role in social and political organization. The castles, like that of La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, served both as aristocratic residences and symbols of power, while integrating religious spaces like this chapel, reflecting the piety and patronage of the elites of the time.

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