Construction of the chapel vers 1545 (≈ 1545)
Estimated edification in the mid-16th century.
10 novembre 1976
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 10 novembre 1976 (≈ 1976)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle du Beugnon (cad. AB 121): entry by order of 10 November 1976
Origin and history
The Beugnon Chapel is a religious building located in the commune of Arcy-sur-Cure, in the department of Yonne, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Built around 1545, it illustrates 16th century religious architecture, a period marked by the transition between late Gothic and the early influences of the Renaissance in France. Its designation as historic monuments in 1976 underscores its heritage importance and preservation for future generations.
The chapel, owned by the commune, is located precisely at the address 8 Rue Louis Bailly, according to the data of the Mérimée database. Although its detailed history is not widely documented in the available sources, its status as a protected monument indicates that it survived centuries without major modifications, thus preserving architectural elements characteristic of its time. It is part of a rural Burgundy landscape where chapels often played a central role in community and spiritual life.
The department of Yonne, where Arcy-sur-Cure is located, is rich in medieval and reborn heritage, reflecting a history related to trade, viticulture and monastic life. Chapels like Beugnon served not only as places of worship, but also as social and cultural landmarks for the surrounding villages. Their construction was usually initiated by local lords, religious communities or guilds of trades, although the sources do not specify the exact origin of this chapel.
