Commanderie de Lavaufranche, Medieval commandry in Lavaufranche, France.
The stone complex includes a square tower connected to a rectangular chapel by a wing that served as living quarters for commanders and chaplains.
Founded around 1180, the commandry housed the Knights Hospitaller of Saint John of Jerusalem who provided assistance to pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
The chapel contains medieval wall paintings from the late 13th or early 14th century, representing religious art from that period in the Creuse region.
The commandry opens its doors during Heritage Days, allowing visitors to discover the architectural elements and historical significance of this medieval structure.
The building underwent transformation into a farm in 1793, with its chapel later becoming a barn until the rediscovery of its painted decorations in the 1950s.
Location: Lavaufranche
GPS coordinates: 46.31717,2.26928
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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