Chapelle des Jésuites de Saint-Omer

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Chapelle des Jésuites de Saint-Omer

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Chapelle des Jésuites de Saint-Omer, Baroque chapel in Saint-Omer, France.

The Chapelle des Jésuites features a monumental five-level facade stretching 61 meters in length, with two square towers reaching 40 meters in height.

Construction of the chapel took place between 1615 and 1640 under architect Jean du Blocq, with interruptions due to the Franco-Spanish war.

Following its 2017 renovation, the chapel now functions as a cultural center hosting exhibitions, concerts, conferences, and private events in its 780-square-meter space.

The chapel, located on Rue du Lycée in Saint-Omer, can be contacted at +33 3 74 18 20 00 for event information and visits during special occasions.

The interior features a single long nave leading to a polygonal apse with a central choir, maintaining exceptional acoustics for musical performances.

Location: Saint-Omer

Inception: 1640

Architects: Jean du Blocq

GPS coordinates: 50.74786,2.25669

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58

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