The first known place of worship was mentioned in 1351 with “ecclesia de monteclaro” served by a chaplain. It was dedicated to Saint Michael and located on the same site as for the castrum and the first castle.
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During the early 16th century depopulation and following the damages caused by wars of religion, the castrum was abandoned. The community built in 1555, a church dedicated to Saint Peter, to the south, below the old village in the hamlet of “Le Vallon” later called “La Chapelle”.
At this time, a chapel was maybe already there and had been restored and extended, and again in 1602.
Since then, Saint Pierre became the parish, but the bishop wanted to reestablish the former parish for patron...
At this time, a chapel was maybe already there and had been restored and extended, and again in 1602.
Since then, Saint Pierre became the parish, but the bishop wanted to reestablish the former parish for patron...
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Contact Eglise Saint Pierre à la Chapelle
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