La chapelle Saint-Jacques - Vendôme, France
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N 47° 47.613 E 001° 04.061
31T E 355286 N 5295162
[EN] The construction of the chapel Saint-Jacques began in the twelfth century because it was a step on the way to Santiago de Compostela. [FR] L'édification de la chapelle Saint-Jacques a commencé au XIIe siècle car elle était une étape sur le chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle.
Waymark Code: WM103RJ
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 02/20/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 4

"From the twelfth century, this place welcomes pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.This flamboyant Gothic chapel results from transformations undertaken in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

From 1623, the Oratorians, teaching at the college located nearby, make the chapel of their establishment. Decommissioned during the Revolution, it became a military store and then a theater to be returned to worship in 1826.

Since 1982, the Saint-Jacques chapel has become an essential institution of the cultural life of Vendée. It hosts throughout the year a multitude of events. The associations present concerts (current music, classical) and collective exhibitions (painting, sculpture, photography ...). "

Sources : The Church

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"Dès le XIIe siècle, ce lieu accueille des pèlerins en chemin vers Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. Cette chapelle gothique flamboyant résulte de transformations entreprises aux XVe et XVIe siècles.

A partir de 1623, les Oratoriens, enseignant au collège situé à proximité, en font la chapelle de leur établissement. Désaffectée à la Révolution, elle devient magasin militaire puis salle de spectacle pour être rendue au culte en 1826.

Depuis 1982, la chapelle Saint-Jacques est devenue un établissement incontournable de la vie culturelle vendômoise. Elle accueille tout au long de l’année une multitude d’événements. Les associations y présentent des concerts (musiques actuelles, classique) et des expositions collectives (peinture, sculpture, photographie…). "

Sources : L’Eglise

Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Building converted to another use

Date of building construction: 01/01/1199

Dominant Architectural Style: Flamboyant Gothic

Diocese: Blois

Address/Location:
Rue du Changé
Vendôme, Centre/Val de Loire France
41100


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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