Located only 6 km West of Falaise on the road to Pont d’Ouilly, The rustic Chapel St Vigor is famous for the frescoes created by Japanese Artist Kyoji TAKUBO
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A little history
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The chapel, built in the 15th century by nobleman William of Vanembras, fits in with the surrounding country-farms. It has undergone many changes through the ages. Members of the Vanembras family were buried inside the nave until 1737. Some tombstone are still visible, a small cemetery surrounds the chapel.
The site was sealed in 1983 because the chapel was falling into ruins. Suring a first visit in 1987, Japanese artist Kyoji TAKUBO fell under its charm and he decided to make it into contemporary art masterpiece. Work started in 1992.
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Takubo’s work
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By 1993 the framework was restored and the rooftop appeared covered with glass colored tiles. A steel floor was laid and walls dressed with metal leaves on which the artist created his paintings. This contemporary creation by Takubo has since become a symbolic place of French –Japanese collaboration and cultural exchanges.
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Useful informations
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 Opening dates and hours
14700 Saint Martin de Mieux (6 km from Falaise by the road D511)
Tél:+33(0)2 31 90 17 26 Fax : +33(0)2 31 90 98 70
info@falaise-tourisme.com
We can help you book your taxi if you need one. For further information please contact the Tourist Office.
From July 2d till September 15th:
The chapel is open from July the 2d till September 15th, every afternoon except on mondays, from 2.30pm to 6.00pm.
Rates
Adults 2,50 €
Children 1,50 €
During the rest of the year visits can be also organized for groups or individuals.
Rates
3 €
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How to come without car...
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From Paris, you can take the train toward Caen.
From Caen train station, you have to take a bus, the “Bus Vert”, wich can take you in Falaise. It's the ligne 35, you can found the time-table there. The Caen bus station is situated next to the train station. In Falaise, you have to get down at the “Boulevard de la liberation” station.
Once you are in Falaise, you can come to the tourist Office and we’ll help you book your taxi.
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Taxis Bouquerel
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Taxis Bouquerel :
Tel : +33 2 31 90 00 00
- Way or way-back St Martin de Mieux/Falaise : 10€ ( From 1 to 8 person per taxi). This price include only one way, you have to call the taxi back for the way back.
- Way and way-back to the chapel from Falaise : The taxi brings you to the chapel, waits for you one hour (visiting time) and brings you back in Falaise for 40€ ( From 1 to 8 person per taxi).
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Saint-Vigor Chapel 
