Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de La Peinière, Marian chapel in Saint-Didier, France.
The octagonal chapel, designed by architect Henri Mellet between 1895 and 1900, features neo-Romanesque architecture with buttresses and small apses.
The original sanctuary dates back to the 16th century when a farmer discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary while plowing his field.
The stained glass windows, created by Felix Gaudin, display religious themes including Saint Michael and the education of Mary by Saint Anne.
The sanctuary remains open throughout the year, with the main pilgrimage taking place in early September during the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
The statue found in the field mysteriously reappeared three times at the same location, leading locals to build the first oratory.
Location: Saint-Didier
Architects: Henri Mellet
GPS coordinates: 48.10638,-1.35379
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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