Église Sainte-Claire, Modern Catholic church in 19th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Église Sainte-Claire is a modern Catholic church in the 19th arrondissement of Paris featuring a geometric design with a cubic base and semi-spherical concrete dome. The building sits on Boulevard Sérurier and displays characteristic postwar architectural elements.
Construction took place between 1956 and 1958 under architect André Le Donné, a student of the renowned Auguste Perret. The church gained parish status in 1963.
The interior keeps decoration to a minimum, with narrow windows and wooden statues showing Saint Clare holding a monstrance and the Virgin with Child.
The church holds regular services throughout the year and runs programs for young people. It sits near public transit stops and is easily reached on foot from nearby streets.
This is the only church in Paris with its entrance directly facing the city's ring boulevard at the edge of the city. This unusual alignment makes it a striking point between central Paris and outer areas.
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