Chapelle Saint-Exupère d'Arreau Historic Monument in Arreau

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Location : À la montagne

Province : Hautes Pyrénées - Vallée des Nestes

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    • The Saint-Exupère d'Arreau Chapel, also known as the Saint-Exupère d'Arreau Church, is a religious building located in Arreau, in the Hautes-Pyrénées department.


      History and architecture

      • It was built in the 16th century, probably replacing an older chapel.
      • Its octagonal bell tower and its nave with Gothic arches make it a remarkable example of local architecture.
      • Its size bears witness to its past political importance, as it served as a gathering place for representatives of the Aure Valley.
      • The general assemblies of the enclaves of Aure were usually held in this chapel.


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Traveller Reviews Chapelle Saint-Exupère d'Arreau

4.6 sur 5 16 reviews

  • Alex du 78

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alex du 78 on 24/07/2023

    a superb monument forming part of the historical heritage of Arreau

  • Victoria

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Victoria on 11/04/2023

    A historic monument classified as the Fleuron of Religious Art of the Pyrenees, the St-Exupère Chapel owes its name to this peasant from Arreau who became the sixth bishop of Toulouse. At the edge of the lion's nest. The visit is free. Too bad the gates are closed.

  • Cédric

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Cédric on 09/04/2022

Traveller Reviews Chapelle Saint-Exupère d'Arreau

4.0 sur 5 4 reviews

  • "Lovely Interior"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by FrostyRemo (Melbourne, Australia) on 24/09/2023

    A beautiful Chapel sized church located in the charming market town of Arreau at the confluence of the Louron and Aure Rivers.

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  • "nice church in a very beautiful town"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by AlbertSalichs (Manresa, Spain) on 25/09/2020

    Eglise Saint-Exupereis a little church located in the center of Arreau, a very beautiful little town in French Pyrenees. The church is located close to the river and it was built in the 11th Century...

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  • "Magnifique retable"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by HuguesA76 (Paris, France) on 18/06/2021

    N'ayant pu visiter l'autre église d'Arreau ( travaux ) , celle-ci nous a beaucoup plu tant par son aspect extérieur que par sa belle architecture interne.

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Chapelle Saint-Exupère d'Arreau

Address

2 Rue Saint-Exupère
65240 Arreau

GPS coordinates

42° 54'22.02"N, 0° 21'32.61"E

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