# Abbé Chapeloud — The Celibates character guide

> Abbé Chapeloud in The Celibates by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Abbé Chapeloud, The late Abbé Chapeloud, The Abbé Chapeloud, Chapeloud, the venerated Abbé Chapeloud

**First appearance:** 0003-story-ii-the-vicar-of-tours

## Who they are

Deceased priest whose comfortable apartment becomes a source of conflict.

## In the story

### [Story II: The Vicar of Tours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/chapters/story-ii-the-vicar-of-tours)

The deceased former occupant of the coveted rooms, whose memory influences Birotteau's desires.

### [The Vicar of Tours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/chapters/the-vicar-of-tours)

The deceased canon whose portrait becomes a point of contention. His former shrewdness in dealing with Mademoiselle Gamard contrasts with Birotteau's clumsiness.

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