The Foujita Chapel

Reims

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The Foujita Chapel

Inspired by the primitive Christian architecture, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Peace, inaugurated in 1966, was thought up by Léonard Foujita. This chapel is open during the summer months from May to October.

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address33 rue du Champ de Mars, Reims
emailsylvie.leibel@mairie-reims.fr
openingHoursClosed on Tuesdays
phone+33 3 26 35 36 00

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