The Notre-Dame de Beauvoir Chapel can be seen between the two cliffs, dominating the village. Built between the XIIth and the XVIth century, it is classified as a historical monument in 1921. It is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic.
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After climbing the 262 steps (formerly 365) of a stone staircase on the hillside, you reach the chapel overlooking the village. The seven oratories along the way were replaced in 1860 by the fourteen stations of the Stations of the Cross, which were much later decorated with tiles by Simone Garnier.
The small chapel was built at the end of the 12th century on the remains of a Marian temple built in the 5th century. A successful combination of the Romanesque and Gothic eras, it comprised two bays with pointed barrel vaults, corresponding to part of the present nave, the other two bays and the Gothic choir were added in 1536, the date engraved on the triumphal arch.
Like some other chapels in the Alpine arc, the sanctuary of Notre Dame de Beauvoir is known for its "suscitations". In the 17th century, stillborn babies were brought to life here during their baptism, thus gaining access to heaven. The chapel of Notre Dame de Beauvoir was classified as a historical monument in 1921.
Bring good shoes. The steps are slippery!
The small chapel was built at the end of the 12th century on the remains of a Marian temple built in the 5th century. A successful combination of the Romanesque and Gothic eras, it comprised two bays with pointed barrel vaults, corresponding to part of the present nave, the other two bays and the Gothic choir were added in 1536, the date engraved on the triumphal arch.
Like some other chapels in the Alpine arc, the sanctuary of Notre Dame de Beauvoir is known for its "suscitations". In the 17th century, stillborn babies were brought to life here during their baptism, thus gaining access to heaven. The chapel of Notre Dame de Beauvoir was classified as a historical monument in 1921.
Bring good shoes. The steps are slippery!
After climbing the 262 steps (formerly 365) of a stone staircase on the hillside, you reach the chapel overlooking the village. The seven oratories along the way were replaced in 1860 by the fourteen stations of the Stations of the Cross, which were much later decorated with tiles by Simone Garnier.
The small chapel was built at the end of the 12th century on the remains of a Marian temple built in the 5th century. A successful combination of the Romanesque and Gothic eras, it comprised...
The small chapel was built at the end of the 12th century on the remains of a Marian temple built in the 5th century. A successful combination of the Romanesque and Gothic eras, it comprised...
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September 8: Dawn Mass in the Chapel. More information www.moustiers.fr
September 8: Dawn Mass in the Chapel. More information www.moustiers.fr
