Built in the 12th century to protect a relic of the Holy Cross found in the Holy Land, the Roche-Foulques chapel is home to many stories, tales and legends, moments in life that deserve to be told.
Originally named Chapelle de la Sainte Croix, it was later renamed "Chapelle Saint Julien", in honor of Saint Julien, bishop of Le Mans.
During the French Revolution, the chapel was severely damaged and its furnishings looted. Rebuilt and refurnished, it then became a witness to world conflicts. A place of prayer par excellence, a moment of sharing and cohesion, it was a meeting place, where everyone came to pray for the end of the war.
Finally, in the mid-twentieth century, the church became the home of wooden sculptures from Bretagnes. Today, some fifteen statues dating back to the 16th century lend a warm, mystical atmosphere to this desacralized place of worship.
Originally named Chapelle de la Sainte Croix, it was later renamed "Chapelle Saint Julien", in honor of Saint Julien, bishop of Le Mans.
During the French Revolution, the chapel was severely damaged and its furnishings looted. Rebuilt and refurnished, it then became a witness to world conflicts. A place of prayer par excellence, a moment of sharing and cohesion, it was a meeting place, where everyone came to pray for the end of the war.
Finally, in the mid-twentieth century, the church became the home of wooden sculptures from Bretagnes. Today, some fifteen statues dating back to the 16th century lend a warm, mystical atmosphere to this desacralized place of worship.
Services
Services
Picnic area
Tour free of charge
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 30 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
14:30 - 17:30
Sunday
14:30 - 17:30
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Riverside
- Town outskirts
- Close to GR footpath
- Waterside
- Overview on river
- Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
