Little Chapel

A work of art and a labour of love, the Little Chapel is possibly the smallest chapel in the world. It was built by Brother Déodat, a Benedictine monk, who started work in March 1914. His plan was to create a miniature version of the famous grotto and basilica at Lourdes in France. The first two he created, he ended up tearing down.

In late 1923, Brother Deodat set about the construction of a third chapel - which is the one there today. The building operation proved laborious. Day after day he collected pebbles and broken china to decorate the shrine. Then suddenly the Little Chapel became famous, thanks to an illustrated article in the Daily Mirror. Islanders brought coloured china to Les Vauxbelets; the Lieutenant-Governor offered a remarkable mother-of-pearl; presents poured in from around the world.

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