CHAPELLE SAINT-HILAIRE
LE MASSEGROS , Lozère – Cultural heritage
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The Saint-Hilaire chapel is built on one of the vertiginous limestone walls that form the cirque des Baumes. Located on a terrace that offers a beautiful view of the Détroits and the cirque, it is accessible by a detour of a few meters from the path
In the past, the inhabitants used to go there in procession to collect the water that comes out of a cavity, reputed to be miraculous. Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme
The Saint-Hilaire chapel is built on one of the vertiginous limestone walls that form the cirque des Baumes. Located on a terrace that offers a beautiful view of the Détroits and the cirque, it is accessible by a detour of a few meters from the path
The cirque des Baumes, in addition to being a popular place for climbing enthusiasts, is also a place of piety for the local inhabitants. The water, which comes out of a cavity dug in the rock near the chapel, was considered miraculous for a long time. It was considered miraculous for a very long time and was collected in procession as it could heal eye diseases. A wooden statue of Saint-Hilaire is installed under the cavity, near the spring.
Restored a short time ago, the chapel is closed by a gate but the interior is clearly visible. It is composed of a central altar surmounted by a niche housing a statue of the bishop Saint Hilaire. The walls are decorated with wall paintings. Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme
