Chapelle Saint-Sixte d'Eygalières, Romanesque chapel on rocky knoll in Eygalières, France
Description
Chapelle Saint-Sixte d'Eygalières is a Romanesque chapel perched on a rocky knoll outside the village. The structure features a massive porch, sturdy buttresses, and a bell gable with a single opening for the bell.
History
The structure was built in the 12th century near an ancient sanctuary and natural spring. A porch and hermitage were added in 1629.
Culture
The chapel draws the local community for a traditional pilgrimage each Easter Tuesday morning, linking residents to a sacred site that anchors their spiritual calendar. This annual journey reflects how the place remains woven into the rhythm of village life today.
Practical
The chapel opens for visitors on Thursdays at 9 AM from Easter through All Saints' Day, and Sunday afternoons during summer months. The location is easy to reach and offers clear views from the hilltop.
Did you know?
The chapel sits among cypress trees on a rocky plateau within the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles, positioned two kilometers away from the village. This remote setting within a protected landscape offers an unexpected tranquility for such an ancient place of worship.
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