Chapelle des Jésuites de Saint-Omer

The Chapelle des Jésuites is a baroque religious building with an impressive five-story stone facade and two tall square towers flanking the sides. Inside, a single long nave leads to a polygonal apse with a central altar area.

Construction began in 1615 under architect Jean du Blocq but faced interruptions due to conflict between France and Spain, continuing until 1640. These wartime disruptions left their mark on the building's baroque design process.

The name refers to the Jesuit order that commissioned the building in the 1600s. Today visitors experience it as a venue for concerts and exhibitions that use the baroque interior as a setting for cultural events.

The building is located in the city center on Rue du Lycée and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check locally since it opens mainly for special events like concerts and exhibitions.

The interior has exceptional acoustics that make it ideal for musical performances. This special quality comes from how the vaults and walls are shaped.

Location: Saint-Omer

Inception: 1640

Architects: Jean du Blocq

GPS coordinates: 50.74786,2.25669

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00