Chapelle des Élus, 18th century chapel in Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon, France
The Chapelle des Élus is an 18th-century chapel in the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, characterized by white walls and religious sculptures. A marble altar by Servandoni and paintings by Jean Jouvenet form the artistic heart of the space.
The chapel was built between 1738 and 1739 under King Louis XV. Royal architect Jacques Gabriel revised the original plans by Pierre le Mousseux, while the carved wooden doors were completed in 1743 by Jacques Verberckt.
The chapel served as a gathering place where local dignitaries demonstrated their piety and status. Its name—meaning "the Chosen"—reflects the social hierarchy that defined this space.
The chapel can be accessed through the Tourism Office on rue des Forges, which arranges visits. It is best to check hours in advance, as the chapel is only open to visitors at specific times as part of the palace complex.
The chapel's carved wooden doors were created by a craftsman who also worked on decorative elements at the Palace of Versailles. This connection reveals how royal artisans circulated among the major building projects of the era.
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