Royal Chapel of Saint Louis, Dreux
Plan your visit
Dreux: Old Town and Royal Chapel
4 attractions · 4h 3min · transit route
Tickets ~€15
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About Royal Chapel of Saint Louis
The Royal Chapel of Saint Louis in Dreux serves as the burial place of the House of Orléans, a branch of the French royal family. Built in 1816 by Louise-Marie-Adélaïde de Bourbon-Penthièvre, who lost her husband to the guillotine during the Revolution, the chapel was originally a modest neoclassical structure. After her son Louis-Philippe became King of France in 1830, architect Pierre-Bernard Lefranc expanded it between 1839 and 1845 into a striking Neo-Gothic monument with a 25-meter dome.
Royal Chapel of Saint Louis — Planning Your Visit
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Ticket Prices
General Admission
RecommendedIncludes audioguide and illustrated map. Students: 7.90 EUR. Reduced rate 7.80 EUR for disabled persons + companion, job seekers, and teachers with valid ID.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 3 nearby attractions for a full day
From €15 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
Unlike most French royal burial sites that are historical relics, the Chapelle Royale de Dreux remains an active necropolis. Living descendants of the Orléans family are still buried here, making it one of the few functioning royal cemeteries in Europe.
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Dreux: Old Town and Royal Chapel
Dreux
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