Beauregard Chapel
In 1265, Count Geoffrey of Bourlémont, having returned safely from the Seventh Crusade, had a hermitage and chapel built in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows at the tip of the "Grand Chien" plateau overlooking Maxey-sur-Meuse. This chapel became known as the "Beauregard Chapel" because of both the Virgin's gaze and the beauty of the landscape stretching out at the foot of the hill. At that time, the view was unobstructed, and the Meuse Valley lay before the pilgrims. In 1887, the stone cross, deemed too heavy, was taken down. In its place, a bell tower was built to house the bell (the same as in Bermont), named Marie Marguerite. Destroyed by a German shell in 1939, the bell tower was rebuilt in 1956, and the bell was reinstalled. The chapel houses a very old and beautiful stone Pietà dating from the 14th or 15th century. The chancel windows are adorned with beautiful stained-glass windows dedicated to the Virgin Mary: to the left of the altar, Our Lady of Lourdes, and to the right, Our Lady of La Salette. The tiles covering both facades bear witness to the passage of time. They show traces left by soldiers during the First World War, as well as those of young lovers and couples who have added their children's names over time. This chapel remains consecrated, making it a place of worship suitable for baptisms and weddings. The path, roof, plasterwork, ceiling, interior paintings, pews, and door are all well-maintained by local contractors.
