Église Saint-Louis de Brest

Saint-Louis Church is a modern church in Brest built with reinforced concrete and featuring a distinctive bell tower. The structure stretches about 95 meters and has polychrome windows on its eastern side that flood the interior with light.

The church was built between 1953 and 1958 on the ruins of an earlier church destroyed during bombing raids in 1944. Its construction marked an important moment of rebuilding for the city after wartime destruction.

The stained glass windows depict Breton saints and fill the interior with colored light that changes throughout the day. These artworks reflect local religious traditions and connect visitors to figures important in regional faith practices.

The building is located on Louis Pasteur Street and is open for regular religious services, with guided tours available by request. Visitors should check beforehand to confirm access times, as services and special events may affect availability.

A chalice kept in the church was made from jewelry belonging to victims of a 1944 shelter incident. This unusual object directly connects the building to a tragic moment in the city's past.

Location: Brest

Inception: 1958

Architects: Yves Michel, Jean Lacaille

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.38900,-4.49068

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50