Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole
A discreet masterpieceDivinity and serenity
The Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole chapel in Six-Fours-les-Plages is a treasure trove of pre-Romanesque art nestled in the heart of Provence. Built in the VIth century, it reveals a sacred architecture of timeless beauty, with its delicate arches and sublime vaults. It embodies Provencal elegance. Surrounded by a peaceful wooded atmosphere, the chapel offers visitors a place of contemplation and admiration. Every stone at Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole tells a story, linking the past with spirituality.
5 good reasons to come to Pépiole
- See one of France’s oldest chapels with its unique three naves
- Admire the colorful stained glass windows made from bottle bottoms
- Enjoy a moment of calm conducive to meditation
- Attend a mass in Provençal
- Stroll among the olive and oak trees around the chapel
One of France’s oldest religious buildings
The walls of the Pépiole chapel, built as early as the 6th century of dry stone in the colors of Provence, illuminate the beautifully restored building. Three naves, three altars, no frills, simple, rustic decor: these are the hallmarks of Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole. Whatever your beliefs, you can’t help but succumb to the charm of the place.
Simple and atypical
Renovated in 1956, the chapel has been listed as a historic monument since 1967. The sober, elegant interior features a smiling statue of the Virgin and Child. Made of rowan wood and dating from the 16th century, it bears the scars of the French Revolution. The stained glass windows, made from coloured bottle bottoms, give the place a special luminosity and atmosphere. You are free to visit the chapel outside the celebrations.
A walk to the chapel
From the hamlet of Les Playes in Six-Fours-les-Plages, walk to the chapel along the chemin de Tante Victoire. This bucolic stroll just a stone’s throw from the city is a real source of freshness and a breath of fresh air. As you approach Notre-Dame-De-Pépiole, you can see an old wagon, a little overgrown, which was once used to mine iron ore.
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the peacefulness of the place
A visit to the Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole chapel is a welcome break from your hectic life: it’s a true haven of peace.
Surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees, this is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Take a step back from the meaning of life, breathe, appreciate the moment before returning to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The Zen moment
The peacefulness of the setting makes you want to bring your yoga mat for a few sun salutations, followed by a meditation among the hundred-year-old trees.
To the Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole chapel
The chapel is located on the border of the communes of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Ollioules and Sanary. By car from exit 12 of the A50 motorway, follow the signs for Les Playes, then take the Chemin de la Pertuade to 1106, Chemin de Pépiole. You can park in the parking spaces provided on the edge of the woods not far from the chapel. Parking is difficult for buses. By bus, take Mistral line 120 to the “Pépinières” stop, then walk about 1 km.