The royal chapel stands on the former location of a medieval castle. Only few ruins remain: a guardroom from the 12th century overlooking the city.
The royal chapel stands on the former location of a medieval castle. Only few ruins remain: a guardroom from the 12th century overlooking the city.
The royal chapel stands on the former location of a medieval castle. Only few ruins remain: the keep from the 12th century.
The royal chapel stands on the former location of a medieval castle. Only few ruins remain: the keep from the 12th century.
In 1816 the duchess of Dreux bought the domain where a castle once stood, which had been unused since the mid-17th century. She built a greek cross-shaped…
Louis-Philippe transformed his mother's chapel into a necropolis for his dynasty. An ambulatory and chapels were added and the transept and nave were enlarged…
Louis-Philippe transformed his mother's chapel into a necropolis for his dynasty. An ambulatory and chapels were added and the transept and nave were enlarged…
Louis-Philippe transformed his mother's chapel into a necropolis for his dynasty. An ambulatory and chapels were added and the transept and nave were enlarged…
Choir.
Cupola, 25 meters high, built in 1816 by Cramail.
Cupola, 25 meters high, built in 1816 by Cramail.
Transept.
Transept.
Grand organ, 1845.
Grand organ, 1845.
Painted glass windows, 1840s.
Painted glass windows, 1840s.
Painted glass windows, 1840s.
Tomb of king Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) and his wife Marie-Amélie (1782-1866). The couple died in England during their exile and was buried in Dreux in…
