Chapelle des Macchabées d'Amiens, Chapel in Amiens, France
The Chapelle des Macchabées d'Amiens is a chapel in Amiens, France. It stands next to the south side of the cathedral choir and has a polygonal shape with a steep slate roof, light beige stone walls, and a band of carved arcading near the top.
The chapel was built in the 14th century as a burial chapel for a church leader. Over time it was used as a chapter house and underwent restoration in the 19th century.
The name comes from the Maccabee brothers, a Jewish family who led a resistance in ancient times. Their relics were once kept here, and the chapel served as a burial place for a church leader.
The chapel is easy to find by walking around the south side of the cathedral. It is best visited during the day when the area is open to the public.
The chapel is also known as the Salle du chapitre, or chapter house. Its walls are decorated with a band of repeating carved stone arcading that is easy to miss at first glance.
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