Chapelle du Lycée Hoche de Versailles

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Chapelle du Lycée Hoche de Versailles

Chapelle du Lycée Hoche de Versailles, Classical chapel and former convent in Versailles, France.

The chapel features neoclassical architectural elements with symmetrical designs, high ceilings, and ornate details throughout its interior and exterior structures.

Marie Leszczynska, wife of King Louis XV, established this convent in 1772 to provide education for young women from Versailles.

The chapel remains integrated into the Lycée Hoche, maintaining its role in education while preserving centuries of French architectural and educational heritage.

Visitors can access the chapel through guided tours available on Tuesdays from 16:30 to 18:30 and first Saturdays monthly from 10:00 to 13:00.

The building houses a museum containing scientific instruments and educational materials dating back to the 18th century within its historical walls.

Location: Versailles

Inception: 1772

Architectural style: classical architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.80690,2.13722

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50

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