Beside the road to Fayence, Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Ormeau preserves exceptional heritage behind its understated appearance. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, it reveals traces of several eras: a Roman funerary cippus, a fragment of an early Christian chancel screen, votive offerings and a remarkable 16th-century altarpiece.
The treasure: the Tree of Jesse
The central piece of the altarpiece was carved from a single walnut trunk. Its bas-reliefs depict episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary. During the guided visit, the guide places these works in the history of Seillans and its former places of worship. The building is listed as a historic monument.
How can you visit the interior?
The chapel is on the Route de Fayence, outside the old village. It is also the starting point for the Bories walk, but free access to the path does not mean that the chapel is open. In 2026, the tourist office advertises guided visits on Thursday afternoons by reservation, at an indicative price of €5 per adult, free for under-18s. Its publications differ on the minimum number of participants, four or five: have your slot confirmed by the tourist office.
Something extra: continue to the bories of Seillans, small dry-stone structures found along a nearby country trail.
