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The chapel of Peyraube, located in Lamayou in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is a religious building of Romanesque origin built in the 12th century. It was part of an ancient lay abbey, a type of medieval foundation often linked to local lords or noble families, which provided both religious function and temporal management of the surrounding lands. Its architecture and history reflect the cultural and spiritual practices of this period in Aquitaine, marked by the influence of monastic orders and rural communities.

Over the centuries, the chapel has undergone several transformations and damage. In 1569, it was partially destroyed by Protestants, an episode linked to the religious wars that marked the region. The roof was redone in 1737, as evidenced by the departmental archives of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, and the south gate bears the date of 1773. These amendments illustrate the successive adaptations of the building to changing historical needs and contexts, while retaining elements of its original Romanesque heritage.

Classified as a Historical Monument since 1996, the chapel of Peyraube is now owned by the municipality of Lamayou. Its listing in the Historical Monuments Inventory highlights its heritage and architectural importance. Although information on its accessibility or current uses is limited, its history remains a valuable testimony to the religious, social and political dynamics of medieval and modern New Aquitaine.

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