Chapelle des Ursules, Angers

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Chapelle des Ursules, Angers, Heritage chapel and concert hall in Angers, France.

Chapelle des Ursules is a religious building in central Angers designed in early 17th-century style with classical French architectural elements.The interior features a marble altar table and decorative stonework that create an elegant and refined space.

The chapel was founded in 1619 when the Ursuline order established a community in Angers to educate young girls in the city.The building represents how religious orders shaped educational and social structures in that era.

Today the chapel hosts baroque music performances organized by local associations throughout the year.The space serves as a gathering place for people who enjoy classical music and want to experience it in a historic setting.

The chapel sits in a central location on Rue des Ursules in Angers and is easy to reach on foot.Visitors should check in advance about concert dates since the space mainly functions as a performance venue.

The altar was created between 1651 and 1654 by artists from the Laval school and features marble work with terracotta figures.These details make the chapel a fine example of regional artistic craftsmanship from the 17th century.

Location: Angers

Address: rue des Ursules

GPS coordinates: 47.47120,-0.54875

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47

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