Notre Dame des Cyclistes, National cycling sanctuary in Labastide-d'Armagnac, France.
Notre Dame des Cyclistes is a Romanesque chapel in Labastide-d'Armagnac devoted entirely to cycling. The building features a distinctive decorated entrance and holds over 700 professional cycling jerseys along with vintage bicycles and competition trophies.
The chapel was built in the 14th century and suffered severe damage in 1569 before being restored over subsequent centuries. It transformed in the mid-20th century into a symbol linking religion and cycling when devoted to the sport.
The chapel honors cycling through its collection of athlete memorabilia that spans generations of the sport. Visitors can observe how the community has integrated this passion into a sacred space, creating a place where sport and spirituality meet.
The chapel is located in a rural part of southern France and requires some planning to visit. Guided tours are available and help visitors understand the full collection with expert explanations.
This is the only place in the world formally dedicated as a religious sanctuary to cycling. The Tour de France has routed past it multiple times specifically to acknowledge this singular distinction.
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