Chapelle ducale Notre-Dame-de-Lorette de Nancy

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Chapelle ducale Notre-Dame-de-Lorette de Nancy

Chapelle ducale Notre-Dame-de-Lorette de Nancy, Baroque chapel in Nancy, France

The Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Chapel features an octagonal design with a trompe l'oeil dome and detailed religious sculptures throughout its interior space.

Charles III of Lorraine commissioned the construction of this chapel between 1609 and 1612, establishing it as a burial site for the Dukes of Lorraine.

The chapel contains wooden stalls from Salival Abbey decorated with musical angels and a Last Supper altarpiece created by regional artists.

The chapel stands connected to the Cordeliers Church and forms part of the Lorraine Museum, maintaining regular visiting hours for architectural enthusiasts.

The underground vault beneath the chapel floor holds the remains of numerous Lorraine dukes, transferred from various religious establishments during multiple ceremonies.

Location: Nancy

GPS coordinates: 48.69794,6.17966

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:47

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