Chapelle Saint-François de Paule - Fréjus, France
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N 43° 25.982 E 006° 43.987
32T E 316530 N 4811399
Roman Catholic church in Fréjus from 1560.
Waymark Code: WMV3GF
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 02/17/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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Chapelle Saint-François de Paule is a Roman Catholic church in Fréjus. It was built in 1560 and named after Saint-François de Paule, who - according to a local legend - healed Fréjus' citizens from the plague in 1481-1482. It's architecure is dominated by the Gothic style, but it also features Renaissance style decoration elements. It's organ is a gift from the cathedral of Saint-Léonce. Since 1987 it is officially a historic monument.
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1560

Dominant Architectural Style: Gothic with Renaissance elements

Diocese: Fréjus-Toulon

Address/Location:
Place Agricola
Fréjus, France
83600


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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