The Chapelle Saint‑Martial is a hidden jewel within the Palais des Papes, offering visitors a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic life of medieval Avignon. Built in the 14th century under Pope Clement VI, the chapel is renowned for its remarkable frescoes painted by Matteo Giovanetti, whose vibrant colors and delicate figures narrate the life of Saint Martial. These works are among the finest examples of Italian Gothic art in France, blending narrative detail with devotional intensity. Though modest in size, the chapel’s atmosphere is striking, with its painted walls and vaulted ceiling creating an intimate space for reflection. It stands as a testament to the papal court’s patronage of the arts and its role in shaping Avignon’s cultural identity. Today, the Chapelle Saint‑Martial continues to captivate visitors, preserving a rare harmony of faith, history, and artistry within the city’s most iconic monument.
Avignon FranceChapelle Saint-Martial, now known as Temple Saint-Martial, is a 14th-century Gothic chapel turned Protestant church located at 2 Rue Jean-Henri Fabre in the heart of Avignon's historic centre, on the left bank of the Rhône River in Provence, southeastern France. Built originally as Queen Joanna I's palace and later a Cluniac monastery, it features flying buttresses, unique Catholic-themed stained glass, and serene gardens at Square Agricol Perdiguier. Nearby lie Place de la République with shops and cafés, Collection Lambert contemporary art museum, Musée Angladon, Church of the Célestins, Palais des Papes a short walk away, city ramparts, and Rhône quays.
Palais des Papes
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Musée du Petit Palais
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Musée Calvet
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Musée Lapidaire
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Musée Requien
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Musée Angladon
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Musée Louis Vouland
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Musée du Mont-de-Piété
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Collection Lambert Avignon
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Palais du Roure
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Cloître saint Louis expositions
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Le Grenier à sel
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Bains Pommer
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Musée du Théâtre et des Spectacles
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Opéra Grand Avignon
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Théâtre Benoît-XII
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Théâtre du Chêne Noir
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Théâtre des Halles
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Théâtre de la Manufacture
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Théâtre du Balcon
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Théâtre Golovine
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Théâtre Episcène
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Théâtre de l’Arrache-Cœur
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Théâtre Notre-Dame
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Théâtre du Girasole
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Atezart Galerie Michel Perrier
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Galerie Ducastel
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Galerie Daniel Jean - Le Cube Vernet
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Galerie Rousset
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Gallery & Boutique John Gormsen
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Les Artisans de la Barthelasse
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Galerie La porte rouge
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Galerie des Augustins
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Arcane du Pape
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HAÏKU
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The Bridge of Avignon
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Jardin des Doms
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Basilique Saint-Pierre
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Les Halles d'Avignon
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Tour Saint Jean
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Parc Chico Mendes
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Remparts d'Avignon
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Fort Saint-André
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Tour Philippe‑le‑Bel
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Vergers Urbain V
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Abbaye de Saint Ruf
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Pétramale Garden
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Cloître des Carmes
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Jardin Georges Pompidou
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms
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Maison Jean Vilar
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Church of Saint-Agricol
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Église Saint-Didier
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Église Saint-Symphorien-les-Carmes
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Église Saint-Joseph-Travailleur
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Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
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Chapelle des Pénitents Blanc
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Belvédère Panoramique du Rhône
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Passage de la Pyramide
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