Bethlehem Chapel, Gothic chapel in Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau, France.
The Bethlehem Chapel stands beside district road 58, featuring intricate stone carvings and architectural elements from medieval religious construction methods.
The chapel, classified as a historic monument in 1911, occupies a location previously used by Druids for Beltane ceremonies near a sacred spring.
The restoration in the 1990s incorporated modern elements, with sculptor Jean-Louis Boistel creating 28 new gargoyles inspired by cinema characters.
Visitors need binoculars to examine the detailed stone carvings on the pinnacles, which include figures from movies like Alien and Gremlins.
The chapel combines traditional Gothic architecture with contemporary pop culture references through its gargoyles, making it different from other religious buildings.
Location: Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.19547,-1.73166
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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