Chapel of Sainte-Croix des Pénitents blancs

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
  • listed
  • 11th C
  • 16th C
Elevation : 350m
Place Sainte-Croix, 06380 Sospel
Chapel from the 16 th century rebuilt on the site of a Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Nicolas. The apse from the XI th century still remains.
The bell-tower,triangular-shaped, is baroque-inspired. In the chapel, decorated with a baroque style trompe l'oeil ,a substancial liturgical furniture is preserved.
The chapel is open for guided tours only.

Location

Location

Chapel of Sainte-Croix des Pénitents blancs
Elevation : 350m
Place Sainte-Croix, 06380 Sospel

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • River 5 km away
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Bus station under 300 m
Updated on 22 November 2023 at 10:12
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 5506381)