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Saint-Paul-de-Vence · Alpes-Maritimes

Chapelle Folon

In the chapelle des Pénitents Blancs in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, discover the interior designed by Jean-Michel Folon. Stained glass, sculpture and the use of light offer an insight into the world of an artist connected to the village for more than thirty years. A self-guided visit takes an average of forty-five minutes. A guided tour can be arranged through the Tourist Office. The photograph shows only the chapel’s historic exterior, not Folon’s works inside.

Historic exterior of the chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, known as Chapelle Folon. Photograph taken on 14 June 2017; the artworks inside are not shown.
Historic exterior of the chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, known as Chapelle Folon. Photograph taken on 14 June 2017; the artworks inside are not shown.
Aimelaime · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display.

Plan your visit

Address
Chapelle Folon, Place de l’église, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Opening times
15 April to 14 October: daily, 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. 15 October to 14 April: daily except Tuesdays, 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Annual closures: 15 to 30 November, 25 December and 1 January.
Prices
Full price: €3. Family pass: two adults and two children over 12, €9. Free for children under 12, people with reduced mobility and jobseekers.
Booking
Self-guided visits during the stated opening hours. Guided tours by reservation through the Tourist Office’s Guide Service on 04 93 32 86 95.
Access and precautions
Entrance on place de l’église. Payment by cheque or cash. Detailed accessibility information is not provided in the source. Free admission for people with reduced mobility does not confirm that the visit route is accessible.
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Information checked on · Office de tourisme de Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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