The white penitents chapel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
La Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, 06670 Levens
Built in 1775 in the Baroque style, with a polychrome gypsum altarpiece from the 18th century. The Virgin of the Assumption: processional group in polychrome wood.
The motto of the White Penitents is inscribed on the pediment "Crux Ave Spes Unica" (Cross my only hope). In addition to their spiritual vocation, they played a very important role as a relief and assistance society, particularly for the sick. The exterior, built in 1775, is quite representative of the numerous religious buildings of Piedmontese Baroque art that can be found in most of the villages of the County of Nice. The façade retains a certain sobriety. Note the only opening: the bifid...

Openings

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Location

Location

The white penitents chapel
La Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, 06670 Levens

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
Updated on 10 March 2025 at 14:15
by Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur
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