Chapelle Forerie, Chapel and metallurgical plant in Indre, France.
The Chapelle Forerie stands near the Loire River, combining religious architecture with industrial heritage through its stone construction and Gothic vaults.
Originally established as a tide mill for gunpowder production during Louis XVI's reign, the structure transformed into a chapel in 1842 for manufacturing workers.
The building represents the intersection of industrial and religious heritage, featuring both a metallurgical plant structure and a dedicated worship space.
Located at rue de Lorient, the site received monument historique inscrit status in November 2022, preserving its dual industrial-religious character.
The industrial crypt beneath the chapel maintains evidence of its metalworking past, creating an unusual combination of manufacturing and religious functions.
Location: Indre
Address: rue de Lorient
GPS coordinates: 47.19481,-1.68021
Latest update: March 20, 2025 17:28
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