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The Duke of Berry's chapel, the only remnant of his ducal palace, within the precincts of the court of appeal. Flamboyant Gothic, and large 15th-century stained-glass windows restored from 2014 to 2017.
The Flamboyant Gothic chapel of the Duke of Berry, the only remnant of his ducal palace, within the precincts of the court of appeal.
Flamboyant Gothic chapel built between 1395 and 1403 for Duke Jean de Berry (uncle of Charles VI), in the heart of Riom, then capital of the duchy of Auvergne. The only remnant of his ducal palace, it now stands within the precincts of the court of appeal. A fragment of the True Cross earns it its title of Sainte-Chapelle. Its large 15th-century stained-glass windows were restored from 2014 to 2017.
In 2026, the chapel is open for self-guided visits in July-August, Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. All year round, a guide-lecturer from the Pays d'art et d'histoire (heritage label) leads a guided tour on the first Saturday of the month at 15:00 (and on Tuesday and Thursday at 16:30 in July-August), by reservation on 04 73 38 99 94. Entry to the monument costs €2, free for under-18s and for everyone on the first weekend of the month. You enter through the garden of the court of appeal, Rue de l'Hôtel de ville. Allow 1 hour on site. Riom is 15 min from Clermont-Ferrand: combine it with the Tour de l'Horloge and the Musée Mandet.
Why we love it
- The large 15th-century stained-glass windows, restored from 2014 to 2017
- The Flamboyant Gothic of Duke Jean de Berry's private chapel
- A monument built between 1395 and 1403, within the precincts of the court of appeal
Top tip
In July-August, come in the afternoon: the chapel is open for self-guided visits Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00 to 17:00 (in 2026). The rest of the year, plan around the first Saturday of the month at 15:00 for the guided tour, booking on 04 73 38 99 94. Combine with the Tour de l'Horloge and the Musée Mandet for a day in Riom.
Before you go
- In 2026: self-guided visit in July-August, Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. All year round, guided tour by a guide-lecturer from the Pays d'art et d'histoire on the first Saturday of the month at 15:00 (and on Tuesday and Thursday at 16:30 in July-August), by reservation on 04 73 38 99 94.
- The meeting point is in the garden of the court of appeal, Rue de l'Hôtel de ville: the chapel, the only remnant of the ducal palace, stands within the precincts of the court of appeal.
- Entry to the monument €2 in 2026, free for under-18s and for everyone on the first weekend of the month.
- Riom is 15 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand: combine with the Tour de l'Horloge and the Musée Mandet to fill the day.
Practical info
- Address
- Jardin de la cour d'appel, Rue de l'Hôtel de ville, 63200 Riom, France
63200 Riom
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On footPuy de Jumes, Puy de la Coquille and Puy des Gouttes
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