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The Sainte-Foy chapel located right beside the Place de la Comédie is now owned by the Brotherhood of White Penitents.
Inside is a magnificent painted ceiling and gold-coloured wooden decoration, which led it to be named the “Sistine of Languedoc”.
Sainte-Foy was in all likelihood built in the 12th century along the Camin Roumieu, Saint James' Way for pilgrims. The chapel was destroyed in about 1561 during the Catholic-Protestant war. The land was used as an open-air cemetery. Then in 1623...
Inside is a magnificent painted ceiling and gold-coloured wooden decoration, which led it to be named the “Sistine of Languedoc”.
Sainte-Foy was in all likelihood built in the 12th century along the Camin Roumieu, Saint James' Way for pilgrims. The chapel was destroyed in about 1561 during the Catholic-Protestant war. The land was used as an open-air cemetery. Then in 1623...
Services
Reception of disabled persons
Rates
Free admission
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Openings
All year 2024 -
All year 2025 -
Location
Contact WHITE PENITENTS CHAPEL
Environment
- Montpellier Comédie
Access
- Tramway / streetcar line : Ligne 1 arrêt Comédie
