Chapelle Saint-Claude-la-Colombière, Historical chapel in Paray-le-Monial, France

The Chapelle Saint-Claude-la-Colombière in Paray-le-Monial is a Latin-cross chapel oriented north-northeast, with a nave, a transept and a three-vessel choir of one bay, extended by an apse and two apsidioles. Ribbed vaults rest on marble pillars, and the apses carry mosaics of major figures of the Jesuit order. Its tan stone gabled facade has a round-arched doorway with double doors, three tall arched windows above, and a green dome with a statue behind the cross.

The chapel was built in 1929, consecrated in 1930 and completed only in 1934. It was listed as a monument historique on 18 April 2012 and classified on 7 November 2022.

The chapel takes its name from the Jesuit priest Claude la Colombière, who acted as spiritual director to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Inside, mosaics and stained glass windows show scenes from the life of Jesus alongside figures of well-known Jesuits such as Francis Xavier and Ignatius of Loyola.

The chapel is on Rue Pasteur, one of the main streets of Paray-le-Monial, and can be reached on foot from the other religious sites in town. Entry is free and no reservation is needed, and the chapel welcomes individuals as well as groups.

The chapel holds the relics of Saint Claude la Colombière, including his skull, displayed visibly above the altar. A recumbent figure of the priest is also present in the sanctuary, which is uncommon for a chapel of this size.