Octogone de Montmorillon

The Octogone features an eight-sided structure with regular 45-degree angles, incorporating detailed stone carvings and sculptural elements throughout its exterior walls.

The chapel, part of a larger religious complex founded around 1080-1085, received official historical monument status in France through the listing of 1840.

The interior displays 69 different modillions depicting monsters, animals, and human figures, along with biblical scenes carved into the stone surfaces.

The religious building, located at 4 rue des Augustins, underwent substantial restoration work between 1997 and 1999 to preserve its architectural elements.

The octagonal design of the chapel draws inspiration from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and incorporates the number eight, which represents resurrection in religious symbolism.

Location: Montmorillon

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: 4 rue des Augustins

GPS coordinates: 46.42160,0.86406

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50