Construction of the chapel 1854-1857 (≈ 1856)
Period of construction in neo-Gothic style.
6 décembre 1990
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 6 décembre 1990 (≈ 1990)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle du Saint-Coeur-de-Marie (cad. CM 214): Order of 6 December 1990
Key figures
Auguste Berruyer - Owner
Supervisor of the building of the chapel.
Origin and history
The chapel of Saint-Coeur-de-Marie is an emblematic religious building of the city of Gap, in the Hautes-Alpes department. Built between 1854 and 1857, it embodies the Gothic Revival architectural style of the 19th century, which sought to reinterpret medieval forms with modern techniques of the time. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 6 December 1990 underlines its heritage importance and its preserved architectural integrity.
The chapel is part of the diocese of Gap and Embrun, reflecting the local religious history marked by Catholicism. Its location on the course Ladoucette, in the heart of Gap, makes it an urban and spiritual landmark. The identified contractor, Auguste Berruyer, supervised its construction, although little detailed information on its exact role or other achievements is available from the sources consulted.
The historical context of its construction coincides with a period of religious renewal in France, where the neo-Gothic buildings symbolized both spiritual revival and an affirmation of the identity of local communities. In the Hautes-Alpes, a mountainous and rural region, chapels played a central role in social life, serving as places of worship, gathering, and sometimes refuge. Their architecture, often sober but symbolic, met the practical and spiritual needs of the inhabitants.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Mérimée base, confirm its protected status and its membership in the Christian architectural heritage of the Hautes-Alpes. The chapel is also referenced in specialized inventories such as Clochers de France, which attests to its interest for researchers and lovers of sacred art. Despite a GPS location deemed mediocre (level 5/10), its precise address in the 4 course Ladoucette makes it easy to locate it in the Gabonese urban fabric.
No information is available on its current use, whether it is open to the public, regular celebrations or possible conversion. Data are also missing on possible restorations or modifications subsequent to its initial construction. Finally, its integration into local tourist routes or heritage routes is not documented in the sources consulted.
