Religious site
Imperial Chapel
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The Imperial Chapel, also known as the Palatine Chapel, is a small but ornate religious building located adjacent to the Musée Fesch. Built between 1857 and 1859, it was commissioned by Napoleon III to honor the Bonaparte family. The chapel's interior features marble altars, stained glass windows, and a crypt containing the tombs of several Bonapartes, including Napoleon's mother, Letizia, and his uncle, Cardinal Fesch. The architecture blends neoclassical and Baroque elements, creating a solemn yet elegant atmosphere. A visit here offers a quiet moment of reflection on the family's legacy.
Don't miss
- The crypt with tombs of Bonaparte family members
- Marble altars and intricate stained glass
- Neoclassical and Baroque architectural details
- Peaceful, reflective atmosphere
- Adjacent to the Musée Fesch for combined visit
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Imperial Chapel
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inCorsica A Cupulatta Turtle Park Skip the Line Admission Ticket4.6★ · 136 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →
Most bookedNaples Chapel of Sansevero and the Veiled Christ with Ticket4.6★ · 180 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$37 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie & Palais de Justice Private Tour4.8★ · 73 travelers~2 hoursFrom$237 per personSee dates →More attractions in Ajaccio