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Before the visit of Napoleon III, the so-called Solferino hillock was called the Hermitage of Saint Pierre.
These ruins caught the eye of Napoleon III.
During his stay at Saint Sauveur in the company of the Empress, he gave the order to build the current Chapel which was named "Solférino" in homage to the Emperor. It was built with funds provided by the imperial couple, designed and built by contractors and architects from the Church of Saint Sauveur.
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Chapel
