Stella-Maris Chapel of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains

Origin and history

The Stella-Maris Chapel of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is a religious monument located in the territory of the commune of Saint-Paul. The available sources do not specify its construction period or its detailed history, limiting the information to its geographical location and name. Coastal chapels, such as Stella-Maris, often played a central role in local communities, serving as places of worship, gathering or landmarks for fishermen and sailors.

In Saint Paul, as in other coastal areas, these buildings generally reflected the spiritual and social life of the inhabitants, marked by activities related to the sea and agriculture. Their presence also reflected the importance of religious traditions in the organization of villages.