Chapelle Sainte-Paix, Caen

Name: Chapelle Sainte-Paix
Address: Caen, France

#36 among attractions in Caen

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The Sainte-Paix chapel is a place of worship built in the 11th century on the territory of Mondeville, which was incorporated into Caen in the 18th century. It has been classified as a historical monument since June 3, 1975.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 49°10'32"N, 0°20'35"W

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Sainte-Thérèse - Demi-lune (Le Marais)Caen France

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Chapelle Sainte-Paix – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Pierre, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Château de Caen, Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux.

1.1 miNW
Church
Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen
28 min walk • The Church of Saint-Pierre stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Caen, a historic city in Normandy, France. This stunning example of Gothic architecture, with its intricate facades and soaring spires, invites visitors to explore a...
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen
29 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen is a fine arts museum in the French city of Caen, founded at the start of the 19th century and rebuilt in 1971 within the ducal château.
1.2 miNW
Castle, ruined Norman fort and museums
Château de Caen, Caen
30 min walk • The Château de Caen is a castle in the Norman city of Caen in the Calvados département. It has been officially classed as a Monument historique since 1997.
1.2 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
32 min walk • The Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux is a former Catholic church, today partly ruined, located in the old city of Caen, Calvados, France. It is not to be confused with the nearby Church of Saint-Étienne, the former church of the Abbaye aux Hommes. This church has been classified as a monument historique since August 22, 1903.
0.9 miN
11th-century abbey founded by Mathilda
Abbaye aux Dames, Caen
23 min walk • The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, better known as the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former nunnery in Caen, Normandy, now home to the Regional Council of Normandy. The complex includes the Church of Sainte-Trinité.
0.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
24 min walk • Théâtre de Caen, 135 bd du Maréchal Leclerc, is the principle theatre and opera house of Caen, opened in 1963.
0.8 miNW
Church
Saint-Jean church, Caen
21 min walk • The church of Saint-Jean de Caen is the parish church of the Saint-Jean district in Caen, France. This monument is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1840.
0.6 miW
Church
Église Saint-Michel-de-Vaucelles, Caen
16 min walk • The Saint-Michel church is the parish church of Vaucelles in Caen.
1 miE
Area
Mondeville, Caen
26 min walk • Mondeville is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy région in northwestern France.
1.2 miNW
Church
Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur, Caen
32 min walk • The Church of Old Saint-Sauveur is a former place of worship on the Place Saint-Sauveur in the old town center of Caen, France. Before the French Revolution, the church was a parish and was called just Saint-Sauveur Church.
0.9 miNW
Ruins
Saint-Gilles Church, Caen
24 min walk • The Saint-Gilles de Caen church is a former Catholic parish church dedicated to Gilles the Hermit, located in the city of Caen. The church is the subject of a registration as a historical monument since 1862.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapelle Sainte-Paix?

Nearby attractions include Église Saint-Michel-de-Vaucelles, Caen (16 min walk), Saint-Jean church, Caen (21 min walk), Abbaye aux Dames, Caen (23 min walk).

How to get to Chapelle Sainte-Paix by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapelle Sainte-Paix:

Bus

Rue d'Auge • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 31, 6A, 6B (2 min walk)
Pierre Gringoire • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Tram

Boulevard Leroy • Lines: T1, T3 (5 min walk)
Gare SNCF • Lines: T1, T3 (7 min walk)

Train

Caen (6 min walk)