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The chapel Saint-Polycarpe, located in Bourg-Saint-Andéol in the department of Ardèche (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is a religious monument dating back to the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries. Its construction phases span these three medieval periods, as shown by the historical data available. Classified as a Historic Monument by order of 9 September 1943, it enjoys heritage protection that underscores its architectural and cultural importance.

The location of the chapel at 15 Quai Madier de Montjau is estimated with a priori satisfactory accuracy (note 6/10). Owned by an association, its current use is not explicitly specified in the sources, although it may be open to visit or be used for cultural activities. The data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, supplemented by internal information.

The Ardèche region, during the Middle Ages, was marked by intense rural and religious life. Chapels like Saint-Polycarpe played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and sometimes refuge. Their construction often reflected the influence of local lords or religious orders, although the sources did not specify the sponsors of this building. Medieval architecture, characterized by local materials such as stone, is part of a heritage still visible today.

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