Chapel St Benoit
Chapel St Benoit was built in 1711 with engraved lintel, mural paintings, and historic ties to Laives parish until 1789.
Chapel St Benoit is located in the Vieil Moulin district, dates from 1711. The lintel of the horizontal wooden plank door is engraved with: "IHS"; "The Fountain of Graces - Jesus and his cross - Mary and Joseph, Anne and John - This is the house of the generation of God - who will enshrine Isaac 53. 1711." Mural paintings are still visible at the back of the chancel. The hamlet of Vieil Moulin was part of the parish of Laives until 1789.
All About the Chapel
Founded
1645
Built roughly
1646-1662
Used as prison
1792
Restored and returned to religious use
1839.