Tiers Ordre Chapel

The Chapel of the Third Order, in Perpignan

The Chapel of the Third Order is a baroque chapel of Perpignan, renowned for its rich gilded decor. The Perpignan audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this worked sanctuary, a witness of Catalan baroque art.

The rich Catalan baroque decor

The Chapel of the Third Order is a fine example of the baroque art that flourished in Perpignan and in Roussillon in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Linked to a third order, an association of lay faithful attached to a religious order, it stands out by its particularly rich and worked interior decor: woodwork, gilding, sculpted altarpiece and abundant ornamentation, characteristic of Catalan baroque. This warm and sumptuous setting contrasts with the sobriety of the façade. A witness of the religious fervour and the know-how of the craftsmen of the region, the Chapel of the Third Order is discovered with respect, in the contemplation of its refined setting.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the rich Catalan baroque decor, woodwork, gilding, sculpted altarpiece and abundant ornamentation, which contrasts with the sobriety of the façade, a witness of the fervour and the know-how of the region. The Chapel of the Third Order is a jewel of the baroque of Perpignan. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Chapel of the Third Order lies in the heart of the old town of Perpignan, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Chapel of the Third Order of Perpignan?

Its rich Catalan baroque interior decor, made of woodwork, gilding, a sculpted altarpiece and abundant ornamentation, which contrasts with the sobriety of its façade.

Where is the Chapel of the Third Order?

In the heart of the old town of Perpignan, in France.