Chapelle des Jésuites

The Chapelle des Jésuites is a Baroque chapel in Cambrai with stone walls and refined architectural details from the period. The architect Jean Bégrand created a space marked by its proportions and ornamental elements that define the interior.

Construction took place from 1679 to 1692 when it served a Jesuit college in the city. During the French Revolution in 1794, it was repurposed as a revolutionary tribunal, marking a dramatic shift in its function.

The place reflects how the Jesuits shaped both spiritual life and education in Cambrai through their presence here. You can sense how the space was designed to serve both prayer and learning.

The chapel sits at Place du Saint-Sépulcre where it can be reached for information by phone. Plan time to observe the interior details and appreciate the architectural qualities at a relaxed pace.

The chapel walls served as a backdrop for a video game trailer, creating an unusual bridge between historic architecture and modern entertainment. This contemporary use shows how old spaces continue to gain new purposes in today's media.

Location: Cambrai

Inception: 1692

Architects: Jean Bégrand

Architectural style: Baroque

GPS coordinates: 50.17280,3.23083

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21