Plaincourault Chapel, Medieval chapel at Château de Plaincourault, Mérigny, France
The stone chapel exhibits Romanesque architecture with a western facade and contains medieval frescoes depicting Christian scenes on its interior walls.
Built in the 12th century by the Knights Hospitaller, the chapel experienced substantial damage during the French Revolution and remained abandoned from 1793 to 1994.
The chapel features religious art from the 12th to 15th centuries, representing the artistic and spiritual traditions of medieval French Christianity.
The chapel opens to visitors during Heritage Days and specific summer dates through guided tours organized by Parc naturel régional de la Brenne.
The interior walls display an unusual fresco that scholars consider significant for understanding medieval religious symbolism and artistic techniques.
Location: Mérigny
GPS coordinates: 46.61300,0.95047
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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