Chapelle Notre-Dame de Vassivière, Mountain chapel in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, France.
Located at 1297 meters altitude, the Notre-Dame de Vassivière Chapel features Gothic architecture with stone walls and traditional religious decorations.
Construction of the chapel began in 1549 and finished in 1555, following permission to use stones from an earlier ruined church at the site.
The Black Madonna statue moves annually between this chapel and Saint-André Church in Besse through traditional ceremonies called Montée and Dévalade.
The chapel opens daily from July 2nd to September 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a gift shop operating morning and afternoon hours.
According to local records, in 1547 a man named Pierre Gef regained his sight at this location, establishing it as a pilgrimage destination.
Location: Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
GPS coordinates: 45.49575,2.84889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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