Chapelle du Lycée Hoche - Découverte de la chapelle du couvent de la Reine
CulturalFriday 21 November 2025
16:30 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 19:30
Location : Les amis du musée historique du lycée hoche
Presentation
Richard Mique's chapel at the Queen's Convent is a masterpiece of Neoclassicism in Versailles.
Upon the death of her father, Queen Marie Leszczynska decided to build a convent in Versailles. She called upon Richard Mique, originally from Lorraine, who proposed three designs for the building. The last one was chosen by Madame Adélaïde. It reflects architectural audacity and philosophical reflection on religion and education. The chapel is the sumptuous jewel in its preserved late 18th-century setting.
General information
- Cultural and artistic :
- Guided tour
- Art and culture :
- Historic
Contact
Chapelle du Lycée Hoche - Découverte de la chapelle du couvent de la Reine
Location
Les amis du musée historique du lycée hoche
73 avenue de Saint-Cloud
78000
Versailles
- Spoken language(s) :
Prices
| Prices | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ||
- Indication prix :
- Gratuit
Destination
73 avenue de Saint-Cloud
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.805701
Longitude : 2.136727

