Saint-Augustin, Paris, Catholic church in 8th arrondissement, Paris, France
Description
Saint-Augustin is a church building with mixed architectural styles at the Boulevard Malesherbes intersection, combining cast-iron frameworks with stonework in a broad structure. The building measures 94 meters in length and is topped by a distinctive 80-meter-tall dome that shapes its skyline profile.
History
Construction started in 1860 under architect Victor Baltard's direction and was completed in 1871, while the city was being completely reshaped under Haussmann's major urban plan. The project was part of this modern city renewal, where old neighborhoods were torn down and new wide streets and public buildings were created.
Culture
The interior features gilded cast-iron columns with painted ceramic angels, while colored glass windows show scenes from early Christianity. Each chapel has its own decorations and artistic details that make the space feel rich and varied.
Practical
The building is easily accessible from the outside and sits on a busy boulevard in central Paris, where bus stops and metro stations are nearby. If you want to visit the interior, ask locally about opening times since these may vary due to religious services and ceremonies held there.
Did you know?
This building was among the first to use cast-iron as the main construction material for walls and columns, rather than relying on massive stone. This metal framework allowed for taller interior spaces and larger windows that let daylight inside in ways that traditional church designs could not achieve.
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A very beautiful exterior architecture for this church just steps away from Saint-Lazare Station and the hustle of the department stores.
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