Sacred Sites and Chapels
Explore the diverse religious architecture of the French Riviera, spanning from the 11th-century foundations of Saint-Jean-Baptiste to the 18th-century neoclassical designs in Èze. This collection features significant pilgrimage sites like the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Laghet, famous for its ex-votos, and the Chapelle Saint-Pierre, uniquely decorated by Jean Cocteau. These churches and chapels reflect the region's maritime traditions, Baroque heritage, and deep-rooted local history.
A Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
An 18th-century neoclassical church featuring a distinctive yellow facade and a square bell tower.
B Église Saint-Michel
An 18th-century Baroque-style church housing a notable 16th-century recumbent Christ sculpture carved from fig wood.
C Église Saint-Nicolas
A modern parochial church in Monaco’s Fontvieille district, dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra.
D Chapelle Saint-Pierre
A 16th-century chapel dedicated to fishermen, famous for the interior murals painted by artist Jean Cocteau in 1957.
Chapelle Saint-Hospice
17th-century chapel built on ancient ruins, featuring a monumental bronze statue of the Virgin and Child by sculptor Galbusieri.
F Chapelle Sancta-Maria de Olivo
An 11th-century chapel that currently serves as a cultural space for art exhibitions.
Église des Carmes
A Catholic church in Monaco associated with the Carmelite order.
Chapelle Saint-François de Sales
Catholic chapel located in the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat area.
Église du Sacré-Cœur-de-Jésus
Local Catholic church serving the community of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
St Michael’s Church
An Anglican church in Beaulieu-sur-Mer providing English-language services.
Église Notre-Dame de France
Catholic church located within the Villefranche-sur-Mer commune.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
A 19th-century church built on 11th-century foundations in the center of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Église Saint-Joseph
Catholic place of worship located near the hilltop village of Èze.
Église Notre Dame du Cap Fleuri
Catholic church situated near the coastal border of Cap d'Ail and Monaco.
Chapelle
Small Catholic chapel located in the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat vicinity.
chapelle principale
The central place of worship within the historic Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Laghet complex.
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Laghet
A major 17th-century pilgrimage site known for its Baroque architecture and a vast collection of over 4,000 ex-voto paintings.
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Local chapel dedicated to Saint Thérèse, situated in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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