Royal Chapel of Milot, Religious monument in Milot, Haiti.

The Royal Chapel of Milot stands at the entrance of the Sans-Souci Palace in Milot, Nord, about 5 km northeast of the Citadelle Laferrière. Its dome, roughly 30 m in diameter, collapsed in the April 2020 fire, which also destroyed the interior and the art and religious relics kept inside; a small share of objects near the door survived with smoke damage.

Henri Christophe, who had fought in the Haitian Revolution and proclaimed himself King Henri I in 1811, built the chapel between 1810 and 1813 at the entrance of the Sans-Souci Palace. It stood on the site of a French plantation he had managed during the revolution, and served as the royal place of worship. A violent earthquake in 1842 destroyed much of the palace, which was never rebuilt; the chapel survived until a fire on 12 April 2020 collapsed its dome.

The chapel served as a place for religious ceremonies and royal functions within the residence. It shows how French architectural ideas were adapted to reflect the aspirations of an independent Black nation.

Visitors can find local guides on site who explain connections to the nearby Citadelle Laferrière fortress. It is best to explore the grounds during daylight and wear comfortable shoes, as the paths around the palace complex are walked on foot.

The fire broke out around 3 a.m. on 12 April 2020 and collapsed the dome, about 30 metres across; its cause remains unknown. Milot's mayor Jacques Bernadin said firefighters from Cap-Haïtien arrived two hours after the alert. UNESCO offered help, and Haiti opened an inquiry.