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The Notre-Dame-de-Pitié de Illiers-l'Évêque seigneurial chapel, located in the department of Eure in Normandy, was built during the second half of the 15th century and completed in 1503. It initially served as a seigneurial burial and flanked the choir of Notre-Dame church. Its architecture is distinguished by a vault decorated with carved keys, one of which represents a pieta, symbol of Marian devotion. Traces of murals and a funerary liter (black band painted as a sign of mourning) are still visible, testifying to its memorial and religious use.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 30 November 1938, the chapel now belongs to the municipality of Illiers-l'Évêque. His heritage interest lies as much in his sculpted decoration as in his historic role as an aristocratic burial site. The accuracy of its current location is considered passable (note 5/10), with an approximate address at 6 Chemin du Halage. No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, or accommodation).

The monument takes place in the context of medieval private chapels, often erected by local lords to affirm their spiritual and social power. These buildings, coupled with parish churches, served as both a place of family prayer and a mausoleum. The presence of a funerary liter suggests a link with a noble family, although its identity is not mentioned in available sources. The partial murals evoke common artistic practices in the religious buildings of the Norman Renaissance.

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