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Origin and history

The octagonal chapel of Marcq-en-Barœul, also called the chapel of Lazaro, is a religious building located in the commune of Marcq-en-Barœul, in the department of the North (Hauts-de-France). It was built in 1843 near the Lazaro Castle, at the request of its owners, who wanted to add a private chapel to their estate. The building adopts a distinctive octagonal shape, rare for this type of construction.

The first stone of the chapel was laid by Pierre Giraud, archbishop of Cambrai, marking the beginning of a rapid construction project: the building was inaugurated in 1844. In 1951, the chapel was classified as historical monuments for its architecture and local history. Later, in 1982, the upstairs oratory was also listed as protected furniture, highlighting the heritage value of the ensemble.

Today, the chapel stands at 121 rue du Lazaro, in Marcq-en-Barœul, and remains a testimony of 19th-century religious architecture in the region. Its classification and protection reflect its historical and cultural importance for Nord-Pas-de-Calais, now integrated with Hauts-de-France.

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