The Penitents Chapel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
  • 17th C
  • Classified
Elevation : 1550m
D 1091, La Grave, 05320 La Grave
The White Penitents' Chapel dates back to the 17th century. It stands out beautifully next to the parish church Our Lady of the Assumption,within the cemetery walls.
The Confraternity of Penitents was founded in 1631 by Jean-Baptiste, inhabitant of La Grave, under the patronage of Our Lady of Gonfalon. The year is written on the beams that support the gallery. The chapel was built in 1646. The year is to be found on the inscription over the entrance: MDCXLVI. The nave is covered by a wooden vault, decorated by a series of nine paintings representing scenes and religious figures, each inserted in a moulding thus forming a medallion. The chapel still possesses a number of ceremonial objects as well as a golden altarpiece with sculptures.

Services

Services

Unguided group tours
Unguided individual tours

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

The Penitents Chapel
Elevation : 1550m
D 1091, La Grave, 05320 La Grave

Environment

Environment
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Village centre
  • Lake 5 km away
  • River 5 km away
  • Close to a public transportation

Access

Access
  • Chapel of the Penitents, adjoining the church of La Grave, is located 3 km far from Villar d'Arene
Updated on 07 August 2025 at 11:45
by Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard
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