Eglise Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci

The church at Trémel is dedicated to Notre-Dame, patron saint of the Order of Mercedaries, also known as the Order of Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci. This order was founded in 1218 by Pierre Nolasque to buy back Christians held captive by Moorish pirates. It is a reminder of this humanitarian mission that Our Lady is depicted in the stained glass windows of the main window holding the chain of captives.

The chapel was built in the innovative style of architect Philippe Beaumanoir, as evidenced by...