Chapelle du Chêne, Medieval chapel in Vimartin-sur-Orthe, France.
The Chapelle du Chêne features a natural oak tree growing inside its stone walls, with numerous prayer books and artifacts surrounding it.
Built in the 17th century, this religious structure became a pilgrimage site after a priest found refuge from a charging bull near an oak tree.
Local residents regularly place locks, flowers, notes, and personal objects at the base of the oak tree as expressions of their wishes and gratitude.
Roland Renard, former mayor of Saint-Martin-de-Connée, maintains daily access to the chapel by managing its opening and closing times.
The walls display numerous crutches, war medals, and gratitude plaques dating before 1900, representing reported healings and answered prayers.
Location: Vimartin-sur-Orthe
GPS coordinates: 48.23121,-0.24013
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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