Construction of the nave XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Nave vaulted in a broken cradle.
Fin XIIIe siècle
Mural Painting of the Supper
Mural Painting of the Supper Fin XIIIe siècle (≈ 1395)
Fresque on the south wall.
XVIe siècle
Construction of the choir
Construction of the choir XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Choir vaulted with flat bedside warheads.
XVe ou XVIe siècle
Overlay of frescoes
Overlay of frescoes XVe ou XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Religious scenes on the north wall.
1994
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1994 (≈ 1994)
Classification of the chapel and its fountain.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapel (Box C 72) and fountain (Box C 317) located outside, at the foot of his bedside: classification by order of 2 September 1994
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Chapelle des Rosiers is a chapel located in the village of Saint-Clémentin, in the commune of Voulmentin, in the department of Deux-Sèvres. It is distinguished by its architecture combining 13th century elements, such as the vaulted nave in a broken cradle, and 16th century, including the vaulted choir of warheads. A spring flows behind the bedside, adding a symbolic dimension to the building. The ensemble, including the outdoor fountain, was classified as historical monuments in 1994.
The nave of the chapel preserves remarkable murals, including a representation of the Last Supper of the 13th century on the south wall. The northern wall, for its part, reveals superimposed scenes of the 15th and 16th centuries, such as the Leak in Egypt or the ecstasy of Saint Eustache or Saint Hubert. These frescoes bear witness to the artistic and religious evolution of the building throughout the centuries.
Historically, the chapel of the Rosiers belonged to Saint-Florent Abbey of Saumur and served as a gathering place for the inhabitants of Saint-Clémentin, especially on Easter evening. Its rectangular plan, oriented, is preceded by an awning closed by a low wall. The campanile overlooking the façade, as well as the door in full hanger with decorated vantals, reinforce its heritage character.
Recent restorations have made it possible to rediscover these murals, while revealing architectural details such as the carved caps at the entrance to the choir. These elements suggest that the nave could have been designed for another type of vaulting, providing an overview of the modifications experienced by the building over time.
