Chapelle Saint Blaise des simples

Serenity and Simplicity at its Modest Best

Fontainebleau area is renowned for its chateaux, that highlight the excesses of the rich and famous. Thus, the Chapelle Saint Blaise des Simples is a serene, simple modest contrast, a place to contemp...

A beautiful but modest gem

This is a gorgeous chapel. The simplicity of Cocteau's artworks matches perfectly the location and modesty of St Blaises. Though 'les simples' may refer to herbs, the word is spot on for the style and...

Lovely little chapel

Been coming to Milly for 20 years and this was our first visit to this wonderful little chapel, well worth a visit.

Good place to start your visit

The chapelle is south of the center of town and closes for lunch 12:30-2 (or 2:30). There is much to see and read inside , A sound recording by Jean Marais is very interesting - it's in French, but ve...

mila medieval chapel

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This cute medieval chapel of the 12th century Chapelle Saint Blaise des simples - made of huge gray stone blocks, located on the outskirts of the village of Milly-la-Foret. Near the chapel the gardens are broken ...