The white penitents chapel

Name: The white penitents chapel
Address: D 1091La Grave, La Grave, 05320, FRANCE

Historic site and monument
Religious heritage
Chapel
Classified
17th C

Elevation : 1550m

D 1091, La Grave, 05320 La Grave

The chapel of the White Penitents and the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church — ©Thibault Poinas

the White Penitents Chapel — ©Laury Chamerlat

The entrance to the enclosure of the church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption where the chapel of the White Penitents stands — ©Laury Chamerlat

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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.