Penitents Gris Chapel

Historic site and monument
Religious heritage
Chapel
19th C
17th C
18th C

8 Rue des Teinturiers, 84000 Avignon

Chapelle des Pénitents Gris — ©F Ollivier

Chapel with architectural features from the late 16th century to the 19th century. Free entrance. Not open outside of liturgical services.

Built on the site of the former Sainte-Croix Oratory, the many parts of this chapel come from different periods. The entrance vestibule with a panelled ceiling was built in 1631, the hexagonal room dates from the late 16th century, the vintners' chapel was built in the 18th century, the Notre-Dame-de-Délivrance chapel dates from 1708-1709. The primary nave, called the "miracle nave", rebuilt between 1816 and 1818 is where the liturgical services take place. 19th century stained glass windows.