Who designed Chapelle de la Trinité?

The Jesuit architect Étienne Martellange designed the building, introducing Counter-Reformation baroque architecture to Lyon.

What artwork is preserved inside the chapel?

The interior contains Carrara marble coatings, historic-style chandeliers, and works created by Thomas Blanchet, Horace le Blanc, Magnan, and Pierre David.

What historical events took place in the chapel?

The site served as a military barracks during historical conflicts and later hosted the assembly where the presidency of the Italian Republic was proclaimed.

Who consecrated the chapel?

Francis de Sales consecrated the chapel.

What types of events are held in the chapel?

The interior hosts heritage visits, fashion shows, seminars, and charity events.

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About the place

Chapelle de la Trinité stands as the earliest baroque sanctuary in the city, defined by Counter-Reformation design and walls lined with Carrara marble.

Architect Étienne Martellange designed the chapel for students of the Grand Collège, introducing Counter-Reformation architectural models to the city. Consecrated by Francis de Sales, the interior earned the title of La Perle Baroque for its intricate ornamentation. Coatings of polished Carrara marble line the nave alongside artwork and sculpture by Thomas Blanchet, Horace le Blanc, Magnan, and Pierre David.

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The hall transitioned through secular functions over time, operating as a military barracks and hosting the assembly that proclaimed the President of the Italian Republic. Upheaval stripped the interior of its historic liturgical furniture, but civic restoration by local and state authorities renewed the space with period chandeliers. The building now hosts haute couture presentations, heritage tours, and civic seminars.

Associations

Carrara marblePolished stone cladding covers the interior walls and altar surround.
Counter-Reformation architectureJesuit design principles shaped the layout for preaching and assemblies.
La Perle BaroqueCivic moniker commemorating the ornate decorative program and interior.
Lost historic furnitureCenturies of military and secular repurposing stripped the original pews.

Facts

Architect Étienne Martellange planned the structure as a baroque place of worship for the Grand Collège.
Francis de Sales performed the official consecration of the sanctuary.
Painters and sculptors Thomas Blanchet, Horace le Blanc, Magnan, and Pierre David produced artwork for the interior.
The sanctuary served as a military barracks after religious operations ceased.
Joint restoration by municipal and regional authorities reinstalled chandeliers modeled on historic patterns.

Updated September 10, 2026Source: Wikipedia

Chapelle de la Trinité: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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Chapelle de la Trinité stands as the earliest baroque sanctuary in the city, defined by Counter-Reformation design and walls lined with Carrara marble.

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