Saint-Hospice chapel

Historic site and monument
Religious heritage
Chapel
listed

12 chemin de Saint-Hospice, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

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Entirely renovated since 2022, the Saint-Hospice chapel was built in the 11th century on the ruins of a sanctuary. It's listed as a Monument Historique (national heritage site) since 1929.

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It owes its name to the Benedictine monk Hospitus who lived in one of its towers around 550 AD. In a state of total deprivation, he inflicted heavy punishment on himself to ensure he fully deserved his place in heaven.
Legend has it that when the Lombards invaded the coast (as the monk had already predicted), one of them tried to kill the hermit but his arm was suddenly paralysed. Overawed by his calmness of spirit, the Barbarians spared him his life. Many miraculous acts of healing have...