Royal Chapel of Rodez

The royal chapel of Rodez

The royal chapel is one of the finest vestiges of the former Jesuit college of Rodez. The Rodez audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this seventeenth-century building, a witness of the prestige of the institution.

A vestige of the Jesuit college

The royal chapel of Rodez is one of the finest vestiges of the prestigious Jesuit college, founded in 1562 by Cardinal Georges d'Armagnac. This institution quickly knew a great influence. Built in the seventeenth century, the baroque-style chapel testifies to the wealth and the importance of Jesuit education in Rodez. A fine religious building, it constitutes one of the treasures of the heritage of the city.

What to see

You admire the baroque architecture of the chapel, a vestige of the prestigious Jesuit college, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The royal chapel testifies to the influence of Jesuit education in Rodez. It is a stop for lovers of religious heritage, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The royal chapel lies in the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, reachable on foot. It is a heritage building whose visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season and the programme. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to respect the character of the place.

When was the royal chapel of Rodez built?

In the seventeenth century; it is one of the finest vestiges of the Jesuit college, founded in 1562 by Cardinal Georges d'Armagnac.

Where is the royal chapel of Rodez?

In the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, in the Aveyron.