Notre-Dame-du-Refuge Chapel

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The Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge, in Besançon

The Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge is a jewel of the baroque art of Besançon, with elegant oval architecture. The Besançon audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this refined sanctuary, a former refuge become a place of heritage.

The baroque jewel of the former refuge

The Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge is one of the finest examples of baroque art in Besançon. Built in the eighteenth century by the architect Nicolas Nicole, it was part of an establishment, the Refuge, intended to welcome and protect women in difficulty. The chapel stands out by its elegant architecture, marked by an oval plan and a dome, which creates a harmonious and luminous space, typical of the baroque taste. Its refined decor of stones and woodwork makes it a true jewel. A witness of the social and religious history of the town, this place can be visited today and hosts cultural events. You discover it with respect, attentive to its history and its beauty.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the baroque jewel designed by Nicolas Nicole in the eighteenth century, its elegant architecture with an oval plan and a dome, its refined decor of stones and woodwork, the former chapel of the Refuge that protected women in difficulty. The Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge is a jewel of the baroque art of Besançon. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge lies in the heart of Besançon, reachable on foot. The visit and the cultural events follow their own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to respect the character of the place.

What was the Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge of Besançon?

The chapel of an establishment called the Refuge, intended to welcome and protect women in difficulty; built in the eighteenth century by Nicolas Nicole, it is a jewel of baroque art with an oval plan.