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La Chapelle des Penitents Blancs

139 Reviews

#2 of 16 things to do in St-Paul-de-Vence

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals

Centre Ville, St-Paul-de-Vence, France

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“a hidden quite jewel”

Just a 30 minute bus ride from Nice, France. Forego overpriced tours and use local bus. Suggest... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

RobertB3489

Miami, Florida

“A wonderful and peaceful chapel”

We were stunned by this chapel the first time we visited when there was some repair work going on... read more

Reviewed 29 October 2018

SueandFran

Brighton

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4.5 139 reviews

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Average7%
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“stained glass windows”(4 reviews)

“history museum”(2 reviews)

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RobertB3489

Miami, Florida

10018

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

a hidden quite jewel

Just a 30 minute bus ride from Nice, France. Forego overpriced tours and use local bus. Suggest taking time off and visit this often missed jewel

Date of experience: July 2018

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SueandFran

Brighton

16761

Reviewed 29 October 2018

A wonderful and peaceful chapel

We were stunned by this chapel the first time we visited when there was some repair work going on to the floor. This time we were able to sit and absorb the peace and serenity of the chapel and marvel at the mosaics, the stained...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Sarah O

325

Reviewed 3 April 2018

Beautiful!

From the outside you wouldn't know or care about the chapel on the inside. But this is one place you have to visit. It is beautiful! It is so well done, and I have never seen anything like it anywhere else in the world. It...More

Date of experience: March 2018

2 Thank Sarah O

margareth700

Holmfirth, United Kingdom

682378

Reviewed 14 February 2018

Folon's Finale

The exterior of the building is quite plain but once inside the interior is stunning and the works emit the emotion and dedication of the creator. There is a mosaic, sculptures, stained glass windows, canvases and murals which are displayed on the walls and ceiling....More

Date of experience: January 2018

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Karen P

Canberra, Australia

27144

Reviewed 22 January 2018

A haven of peace

Situated in the centre of St-Paul-de-Vence village about 30 minutes out of Nice, the chapel exterior matches all the other buildings. But the interior of this chapel surpasses everything we saw in the village. It is a wonderful of sanctuary of peace and tranquility. there...More

Date of experience: December 2017

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Antares2312

Island of Malta, Malta

4618

Reviewed 21 August 2017

Stunning chapel

You feel so peaceful when you enter this place. It is stunning with its beautiful mosaic, the paintings and the sculpted altar. We were given explanations in English which were to be returned after the visit. The price was included with the entry to the...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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Warner S

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

17731

Reviewed 31 July 2017

Interesting Chapel

There's not much to say. It's a pretty open chapel with some interesting art and sculpture. Interesting and free to see with the Cote d'Azur card. Only takes a few minutes to glance at. Not something I'd consider a must-see in St-Paul-de-Vence.

Date of experience: October 2016

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dreamingofavignon

Mission, Canada

5026

Reviewed 19 November 2016

A truly beautiful chapelle.

La Chapelle des Penitents Blancs is a very beautiful place to visit. The themes represented in the paintings and the incredible mosaic are graceful. The chapelle is currently closed for the month but if you take the tourist office's guided tour, you are able to...More

Date of experience: November 2016

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lotsagoldens

Surprise, AZ

591166

Reviewed 10 October 2016

Stunning, uplifting!

This is one of the most beautiful spaces I have ever seen. Designed by Folon for the White Penitents (an order of priests). It is a light-filled space with the most stunning Ravenna mosaic. There are eight lovely oil murals, three stained glass windows, and...More

Date of experience: September 2016

2 Thank lotsagoldens

ivbb

Vienna, Austria

456

Reviewed 8 October 2016

Extraordinary

Really worth a little peek. Very unique for a religious building. The artist Folon is very present in the region

Date of experience: September 2016

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