Lanterne des morts - Chapelle des pénitents - Marcillac Vallon - France
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N 44° 28.408 E 002° 27.823
31T E 457346 N 4924602
La chapelle des pénitents et la lanterne des morts en centre ville. The chapel of the penitents and the lantern of the dead in the city center.
Waymark Code: WM183JP
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 05/23/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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LA CHAPELLE DES PÉNITENTS

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Début 1600, la confrérie des Pénitents Blancs s’établit à Marcillac. La chapelle date de 1666 et a la particularité d’avoir été accolée à la « lanterne des morts » qui lui sert de clocher et qui a été abattue pendant la Révolution. Cette lanterne des morts, construire suite aux épidémies de peste, était située dans l’ancien cimetière. Elle éclairait dès qu’un décès était signalé et n’était éteinte que lors de la mise en terre du défunt. Aujourd’hui cette chapelle est le point de départ de la procession de la Saint-Bourrou.


THE CHAPEL OF THE PENITENTS

At the beginning of 1600, the Brotherhood of White Penitents was established in Marcillac. The chapel dates from 1666 and has the particularity of having been attached to the "lantern of the dead" which serves as a bell tower and which was pulled down during the Revolution. This lantern of the dead, built following the plague epidemics, was located in the old cemetery. It lit up as soon as a death was reported and was only extinguished when the deceased was buried. Today this chapel is the starting point of the Saint-Bourrou procession.

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Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only

Hours of Operation: Not listed

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