Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Espérance, La Rochelle, Gothic Revival chapel in La Rochelle, France
The chapel features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and decorative stonework elements characteristic of the Gothic Revival architectural movement of the 1850s.
Built in 1855 for the Sisters of the Holy Family from Bordeaux, the chapel received its historical monument designation in 1985 including its notable altarpiece.
The chapel maintains traditional Catholic practices through the Tridentine rite, connecting to the Society of Saint Pius X's network across France.
Located between rue des Augustins and rue Bazoges in central La Rochelle, visitors can contact the chapel at +33 2 51 42 95 88.
The upper floor contains a choir gallery with Gothic railings and features sculptures by Félix-Alexandre Vételet, including apostle statues and lancets.
Location: La Rochelle
Inception: 1855
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: 12, rue des Augustins
GPS coordinates: 46.16080,-1.15298
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:46
La Rochelle documents over seven centuries of French maritime history through its medieval fortifications and Renaissance architecture. The old port is guarded by three stone towers from the 14th and 15th centuries - the Saint Nicolas Tower, the Tour de la Chaîne, and the Lantern Tower - which once controlled access to the sea. The Great Clock Gate from 1476 connects the harbor front to the old city streets. The city center preserves buildings from the 16th through 18th centuries, with arcaded passages along Rue du Palais and Rue des Merciers. The Fontaine des Pilori dates from the 16th century, while the City Hall features Renaissance facades from 1595. The Musée du Nouveau Monde examines La Rochelle's transatlantic trade connections. The Les Minimes marina now serves more than 5,000 boats, making it one of the largest yacht harbors on the French Atlantic coast. The modern Passerelle Nelson Mandela, opened in 1993, carries pedestrians across the main harbor. Beyond the city center, the bridge to Île de Ré extends roughly 2 miles (3 kilometers) across the Bay of Biscay.
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