It is the first church in baroque style built in Lyon and is classified as historic monument.

[1] It is created by the architect Étienne Martellange, a Jesuit brother who introduced architectural models of the Counter-Reformation in Lyon.

It was consecrated in 1622 by Francis de Sales and was classified as monument historique in 1939, and was named "La Perle Baroque".

[3] Thomas Blanchet, Horace le Blanc, Magnan and Pierre David are the sculptors or painters whose works can be seen in the chapel.

There are often patrimonial visits, haute couture shows, seminars and charity work in the chapel.