Later History
In 1862, the cypresses which surrounded the chapel were cut down, and a public park (Square Louis XVI) was created around the complex.
In May 1871 The Commune demanded that the Chapel be torn down. This was never put into effect.
Every January 21, a memorial mass is held in the chapel to commorate the death of Louis XVI.
The Chapel was severely damaged by storm in 2009.
Read more about this topic: Chapelle Expiatoire
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