Saint Roch Chapel

This small building seems more like an oratory than a chapel. Originally, there were three ogival arches. With its elegant columns and beautifully shaped feet, it is one of the most interesting elements of Biot. It was unfortunately consolidated by a filling of the openings which changed its original appearance.

The date engraved on the facade, '1580 May 7 OPNBRA', is certainly that of a wish: St Roch and St Sebastian had, it was said, the power to protect against plague. Chapel St Roch...