The Chapel of the Oblates (fr: "Chapelle des Oblats") is a

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chapel in

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Location

It is located on the Place Forbin, at the top of the

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History

The chapel was built on a former convent for the

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, a Roman Catholic order, built in 1625. The new chapel building was designed by Thomas Veyrier (1658-1736) and constructed from 1695 to 1701. The facade was designed by

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(1652-1724) in 1697. It continued to serve as a convent for the Carmelites until the

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of 1789. Shortly after, Saint Eugène de Mazenod (1782-1861), the founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a Roman Catholic order, purchased it and used it to train young priests and re-evangelize peasants throughout Provence. Inside the church, there is a sculpture of Saint Mazenod. It has been listed as a

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since 1911.

At present

It serves as the international home of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It is served by four priests and one brother. Mass is said every weekday at 7am, and on Sundays at 9am and 11am.

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