Veules-les-Roses, FR

Saint-Martin Church, Veules-les-Roses

Chapel built in 1580 by Henri de Guise. His assassination delayed the construction, but his wife Catherine of Cleves chose to continue its construction, in memory of her husband. She added a chapel dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola in 1613. The construction is completed in 1624.

About this building

Latin cross plan building with flat apse. A bell tower stands at the transept crossing. The chapel houses the mausoleums of Catherine of Cleves and her husband.

Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Parking within 250m

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