Chapelle Sainte-Paix, 11th-century Romanesque church in Caen, France.
The chapel features a Romanesque choir with rounded arches and thick stone walls, displaying medieval architectural techniques and craftsmanship.
Built in 1061 on the Orne River's right bank, the chapel commemorates a provincial council where Duke William established important ecclesiastical laws.
The chapel's capitals exhibit various artistic designs reflecting the evolution of Norman sculpture throughout the eleventh century.
Access to the remaining structure of Chapelle Sainte-Paix is restricted to guided tours, with the site located behind Caen's train station.
The chapel's remnants were integrated into a gas plant in 1835, marking an unusual transformation of religious architecture into industrial infrastructure.
Location: Caen
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: rue du Marais
GPS coordinates: 49.17550,-0.34300
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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