The Chapelle Saint-Sixte is a 12th-century Romanesque chapel situated on a rocky knoll around 2 km from the village of Eygalières.
The Chapelle Saint-Sixte was built in the 12th century on the site of an ancient sanctuary, close to a spring.
The porch, hermitage and walled garden date from the 17th century.
It stands on a rocky plateau, surrounded by cypress trees, creating a bucolic setting that makes it one of Provence's best-known images.
A weekly mass is celebrated here on Thursday mornings, from the first Thursday after Easter until All Saints' Day.
Every year, on the morning of Easter Tuesday, the people of Eygaliérois go on a ‘roumavage’ (pilgrimage) in honour of the Saint, from the parish church to the site of the chapel.
Free of charge.
Free
All year round, daily.
Chapel opening times:
- 1st Thursday after Easter until All Saints' Day: mass every Thursday at 9am (duration 30 minutes)
- 1st Sunday in June until the Heritage Days weekend: open every Sunday from 3pm to 6pm
- European Heritage Days in September
No access to the interior for the rest of the year.
