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Origin and history

The Chapel of Plainchêne, located in Villiers-au-Bouin in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a 15th century vestige. It once belonged to a gentilhommière whose residential buildings have now disappeared, replaced by modern agricultural buildings. This historic monument is distinguished by its apse, where the fallout of the vaults rests on committed columns. The latter are decorated with carved capitals representing plant motifs, antelots wearing shields, as well as a scene featuring Adam and Eve.

The building was registered as Historic Monuments by order of 24 June 1948. Although the sources do not specify its current use, its conservation status and accessibility remain partial, as evidenced by the approximate location noted in the Merimée base. The chapel is about 7 km northwest of the castle of La Vallière, highlighting its anchoring in a territory marked by the seigneurial history of the region.

Architectural details, including the sculptures of capitals, offer an overview of 15th century religious and symbolic art. The angelots and the representation of Adam and Eve could reflect common biblical themes in the decorations of churches and chapels of the time. However, the absence of the original buildings limits the overall understanding of the seigneurial assembly of which it was part.

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