Sainte-Agathe Chapel

Saint-Maime, France

The Chapelle Sainte-Agathe is a chapel located in Saint-Maime. It was erected in the 12th century along with the Château de Saint-Maime tower. Apart from the remains of a few castle walls, these are the only remains of the castle that was once inhabited by Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Provence and his wife Beatrice of Savoy.

Inside the chapel, frescoes of the 12 apostles are barely visible. The adjacent tower is the only octagonal tower in Provence. The tower has recently undergone an extensive renovation with support from the French Fondation du Patrimoine.

The chapel offers panoramic views of the Luberon valley including the villages of Dauphin and Mane.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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nidhin chandran (2 years ago)
Nice Chapel but it's closed so can't go in, evenings are beautiful with a majestic view of the surrounding hills. It can be difficult for kids and elderly to walk all the way up the hill but the views are with it.
Robin Ceuppens (3 years ago)
Nothing to see, completely closed off. Not too difficult to walk up.
Yves en Provence (5 years ago)
The Sainte-Agathe chapel, like the tower which has now regained its former youth, probably date from the 12th century and are among the rare witnesses of the castle still remaining. The castle was, according to historical accounts, inhabited by Raymond Bérenger V, Count of Provence and his wife Beatrice of Savoy following their marriage in 1220. According to some historians they resided there with their four daughters, Marguerite, Eléonore, Sancie and Beatrice who will become four queens. In the 14th century, when the country depended on the Viscounty of Reillanne, the site became the property of the Agoult family and then found it under the aegis of the Marquisate of Oraison. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1998, the ruin now welcomes visitors free of charge. Standing proudly alongside the tower, the chapel houses the largely erased wall frescoes of twelve apostles dating from the 14th century, which almost entirely cover its apse. This small building covered with slate and decorated internally with a vault, has an undeniable picturesque charm and thus represents the focal point of the ruin. The site offers an excellent panorama of the Mane plain as well as the confluence of the Laye and the Largue. The chapel and the tower are located opposite the village of Dauphin and overlook Saint-Maime.
Pat (6 years ago)
Wonderful setting but locked door so couldn't look in. Very steep access
Fred Dalla Valle (6 years ago)
Small chapel Without much interest located on a height from which there is a beautiful view
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