Chapelle Saint-Marcel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
  • Religious site
  • Classified
Elevation : 490m
Quartier La Baume, 04200 Sisteron
A 12th century roman building, expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. A rich collection of 17th frescos to discover inside.
This chapel is a designated national heritage site from the 12th century, expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries, and is the old pastoral church of the area of La Baume, overlooked by the beautiful Rocher de La Baume, on the left bank of the Durance. This building can be seen from outside with its thin bell tower. Several notable elements inside : a semi-circular fresco from the 17th century, an atlar and a cathedra, with a row of choir stalls. Saint Marcel also houses a Way of the Cross art piece by Fréderique Maillart and a stained glass by Liliane Manière.

Services

Car park

Rates

Free access.

Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday
Free access to the outside of the building.

Location

Chapelle Saint-Marcel
Elevation : 490m
Quartier La Baume, 04200 Sisteron
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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
  • Riverside
  • Overview on river
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
  • Close to a motorway
  • Waterside
  • Lake view
  • Bus station under 300 m
  • Lake 5 km away
  • River 5 km away
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Near shuttle stop
Updated on 02 September 2025 at 16:53
by Office de Tourisme Sisteron Buëch
(Offer identifier : 861005)
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