During the time of the Roman occupation, this site was already used as a burial grounds, outside of the walls surrounding Avenio.
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The cardinal Pierre de Luxembourg had expressed the desire to be buried in the paupers' cemetery, known as Saint-Michel, or cemetery of Saint Michael. Clément VII and Marie de Blois, the Countess of Provence, had a small chapel built of wood erected over his tomb. However, Charles VI, who was related to the Luxembourg family, decided to build a church starting in 1389, which he gave to the Célestins order, to house the relics of his illustrious relative12.
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Contact Corps Saints Square
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