Chapelle de Lugaut, Romanesque chapel in Retjons, France
Chapelle de Lugaut is a Romanesque chapel in Retjons with a nave made of rendered rubble stone and a modern timber roof. The choir extends as a square structure built with dressed stone.
The chapel was originally linked to the Templars of Saint-Antoine de Gélonies and suffered damage during the Wars of Religion. Its apse with 14th-century murals managed to survive this period.
Inside, the walls hold paintings from the 13th century arranged in two rows, one above the other. This collection is among the most significant of its kind in the Aquitaine region.
The exterior is open year-round and easy to view at any time. Interior access is limited to guided visits during summer months, so plan ahead if you want to see the indoor paintings.
Next to the chapel stands a sandstone rock called the Devil's Hand, marked with five carved lines tied to local religious beliefs. This unusual stone draws visitors interested in the folk traditions of the area.
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