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Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, surrounded by a garden ideal for picnics in summer, which remains a place of pilgrimage for some.
The construction of Chapelle Expiatoire ended in the first half of the 19th century, its work was commanded by Louis XVIII. The building, with its infamous reputation, is reminiscent of the darkest hours of the Revolution and the Terror. The walls are erected at the location of the former Madeleine Cemetery, where the bodies of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were buried before transferring their remains to the Basilica of Saint Denis. The style of the chapel is reminiscent of neo-classicism, a very sought-after aesthetic under the reign of Louis XVI. It remains a pilgrimage place for some, and is surrounded by a garden where it is good to have a picnic in summer.
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Niché dans le square Louis XVI l'histoire du lieu est passionnante.
Un véritable havre de paix où l'on ressent véritablement le poids de l'histoire et où l'on touche du doigt les horreurs commises par les Révolutions au nom de la liberté.
A faire pas loin : Opéra Garnier, grands magasins, église de La Madeleine...
Price is low and it's worth a look to complete a look into the revolutions; a fine hidden gem if you can withstand some monarchist leaning notes and visitors.