🔍 Links with the priory/historic parish
- The Saint-Salvy Chapel was part of a group of outbuildings belonging to the parish/priory of La Serre, alongside other annexes such as the Saint-Germain Chapels.
- It is mentioned as having been ruined by the Routiers in 1361 (the armed bands that ravaged the region during the medieval unrest).
- Its proximity to the Saint-Germain chapel (about 500 m from the village according to some sources) shows that it played a local role in worship or community life.
The Saint-Salvy Chapel (ruins) is located in the municipality of Cesseras and is classified as a Historic Monument (decree of September 15, 1971, Mérimée notice PA00103429).
It corresponds to the remains of an early medieval chapel (opus spicatum mentioned in descriptions) and has been described as ruined, particularly after the incursions of the Routiers (14th century).
Archival collections and local sources: the Hérault Departmental Archives (Pierresvives) contain a series of ancient documents (cartularies, pastoral visits, municipal collections) that may include plans, references, and surveys useful for reconstructing the history and topography. I have identified relevant entries and collections.
