Chapelle Notre-Dame du Refuge, Baroque chapel in Besançon, France
The Notre-Dame du Refuge Chapel features a dome adorned with glazed tiles and a curved façade that demonstrates refined baroque architectural elements.
Built in 1745 as part of a convent complex, the chapel transformed into a granary and Protestant place of worship during the French Revolution.
The chapel contains two adjacent prayer rooms, one for nuns and another for boarders, showcasing the social organization of religious institutions.
The chapel maintains regular visiting hours and holds Catholic services while functioning as a component of the Saint-Jacques Hospital complex.
During the 1863 renovation, the chapel received faux marble installations and painted dome decorations that remain visible today.
Location: Besançon
Inception: 1745
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.23570,6.02120
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
The monuments and historical buildings of Besançon reflect 2000 years of architecture. The Vauban citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, overlooks the old town. The center houses Saint-Jean Cathedral with its astronomical clock, Granvelle Palace with its Museum of Time, as well as numerous civil, religious, and military buildings from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The squares, parks, and quays lining the Doubs complement this architectural ensemble.
Hôpital Saint-Jacques de Besançon
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Collège Victor-Hugo
180 m
Temple maçonnique de Besançon
212 m
Prefecture hotel of Doubs
304 m
Palais de Justice de Besançon
208 m
Parliament of Besançon
220 m
Église Notre-Dame
306 m
Grand séminaire de Besançon
210 m
Hotel de Lavernette
288 m
Domus du Palais de Justice
208 m
Hôtel Henrion de Magnoncourt
284 m
Église Saint-François-Xavier
167 m
Hôtel Isabey
258 m
Couvent des Cordeliers de Besançon
254 m
Hôtel Michotey
211 m
Hôtel Gavinet
273 m
Hôtel de Grosbois
236 m
Petit Hôtel Chassignet
231 m
Hôtel de Valay
263 m
Fontaine des Clarisses
142 m
École d’artillerie de Besançon
139 m
Chapelle des Antonins de Besançon
209 m
Maison, Place de la Préfecture, Rue de la Préfecture, 5 rue Charles-Nodier
251 m
Chapelle du grand séminaire de Besançon
226 m
Maison, 13 rue de la Préfecture, Promenade Granvelle
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Chapelle du couvent des Petites Sœurs des Pauvres de Besançon
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Chapelle du lycée Pasteur de Besançon
265 m
Maison, 31 place de la Préfecture, Besançon
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