Chapelle Sainte-Croix in Les Brotteaux
The Chapelle Sainte-Croix, also known as the chapel of the Missionaries of Notre-Dame, the Capuchins' chapel or the Martyrs' chapel, is a Byzantine-style building in Lyon's 6th arrondissement. Raised in memory of the victims of the 1793 siege of Lyon, it belongs to the Commission du Monument Religieux des Brotteaux, a non-profit association. Its work is owed to Paul Pascalon.
A Byzantine-style building
The chapel stands out for its Byzantine style, uncommon in Lyon, which catches the eye in the 6th arrondissement, near Les Brotteaux. The work of Paul Pascalon, it also bears the names of chapel of the Missionaries of Notre-Dame, of the Capuchins or of the Martyrs. The elegant, residential district is explored on foot and reached by metro and tram.
In memory of the 1793 siege
The chapel was raised in memory of the victims of the 1793 siege of Lyon, a defining episode in the city's history during the Revolution. It belongs to the Commission du Monument Religieux des Brotteaux, a non-profit association. To visit, you should check the opening conditions and hours, which depend on the association's activity.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Chapelle Sainte-Croix have several names?
It is also called chapel of the Missionaries of Notre-Dame, Capuchins' chapel or Martyrs' chapel, depending on usage.
Why was it built?
It was raised in memory of the victims of the 1793 siege of Lyon and is in the Byzantine style, the work of Paul Pascalon.
Which arrondissement is it in?
In Lyon's 6th arrondissement, towards the Les Brotteaux district.
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