Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude, Gothic chapel in Champigny-sur-Veude, France
Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude is a Gothic chapel with eleven large stained glass windows set into its stone walls. The windows display biblical scenes in colored glass that transforms light into a multicolored glow inside the interior.
Construction began in 1499 under Louis I, Duke of Bourbon, following his return from Italy where he encountered new artistic ideas. The building grew into an expression of princely power and piety over the following decades.
The chapel served as a private place of prayer where light filtered through painted glass guided spiritual reflection. The windows functioned as visual stories that helped worshippers understand religious teachings through images rather than words.
The chapel is located in the Loire Valley and welcomes visitors who wish to explore its interior. When visiting, allow your eyes time to adjust so you can see the full detail of the stained glass and decorative elements inside.
The chapel survived while a connected chateau was destroyed on orders from Cardinal Richelieu. The Pope himself intervened to save this chapel from the same fate.
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