Chapelle Saint-Georges d'Ornans, Historic chapel in Ornans, France.
The chapel sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Loue valley, featuring medieval stone vaulting with pointed arches and three ogival windows that cast gentle light through the interior space.
Built in 1289 by Count Othon IV of Burgundy, the chapel has survived multiple destructions including the 1674 razing of the accompanying castle by Louis XIV's forces during French territorial expansion.
Dedicated to Saint George, this Catholic place of worship served the local community for centuries and reflects the religious devotion and medieval architectural craftsmanship of the Franche-Comté region.
Listed as a historic monument since 1968, the chapel underwent restoration in 2018 with support from the Heritage Foundation and remains accessible to visitors exploring Ornans' historic center.
The chapel houses a small 40-kilogram bell that rings in B-flat 4 and once served as a signal system for the medieval salt trade route between Besançon and Salins-les-Bains.
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