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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The chapel of Beauvais, located in Monthoiron in the department of Vienna (New Aquitaine), is a religious building built in the 15th century. Its cruciform plan, typical of medieval architecture, makes it a remarkable example of the chapels of this time. It was classified as a Historical Monument, with an official inscription by decree of 4 October 1994, thus protecting its architectural heritage and its setting (cadastre park AC 152).

The location of the chapel, at the 9 Allée de Beauvais, is documented in the Mérimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered to be satisfactory a priori (note of 6/10). This monument, although little detailed in the available sources, reflects the importance of places of worship in the Poitevin countryside in the Middle Ages. Chapels such as Beauvais often served as a gathering point for rural communities, playing both a spiritual and a social role.

Practical information about its access (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the sources consulted. Only its designation as Historic Monuments attests to its heritage value, without reference to any restorations or related significant events. The Creative Commons license of the photo available (credit: Gonetofrance) suggests a documentary interest for this site, but the archives remain incomplete on its detailed history.

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