Monieux
The chapel Saint Roch
Tourist service in Monieux :
A semicircular chapel of the 18th century offering a beautiful view to Monieux.
Erected in 1632 after the plague epidemy in thanksgiving to St Roch, it was rebuilt in 1832 according to a circular plan during a cholera epidemy. The exterior architecture has a conical roof covered with round tiles. Inside, the circular plaster cornice is richly decorated with trompe l'oeil: pilasters, faux marble panels and a celestial starry vault under the dome.
From this chapel and its green setting, there is a beautiful view of Monieux.
Open and accessible to visitors all year round.
From this chapel and its green setting, there is a beautiful view of Monieux.
Open and accessible to visitors all year round.
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The chapel Saint Roch84390 Monieux