Église Notre-Dame-de-Compassion, Byzantine Revival church in 17th arrondissement of Paris, France
Description
Église Notre-Dame-de-Compassion is a church with Byzantine Revival architecture located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The building features a Greek cross layout and combines Neo-Byzantine and Gothic design elements throughout.
History
The chapel was built in 1843 as a memorial to Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orleans, who died in a carriage accident in 1842. The entire structure was moved stone by stone to its current location in 1970 to make way for construction of the Palais des Congres.
Culture
The interior showcases works by renowned French artists created specifically for this space. These artistic elements shape how the church feels and looks to visitors today.
Practical
The church is conveniently located in northwestern Paris with good public transport access nearby. It is advisable to check access and opening hours before visiting, as it remains an active place of worship.
Did you know?
The stained glass windows were created using enamel paints, a technique different from traditional methods and developed at the Royal Manufacture of Sevres. This distinctive production process gives the windows their special color qualities.
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