Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre, Gothic Revival church in Montmartre, Paris, France.
Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre is a church in Rue des Abbesses featuring a brick and ceramic tile facade supported by a reinforced concrete framework throughout. The building combines Gothic forms with Art Nouveau decorative elements in its interior finishes.
Construction started in 1894 under architect Anatole de Baudot as a groundbreaking choice for a French religious building to use reinforced concrete. This new building method marked an important shift in how churches were constructed afterward.
Inside, Art Nouveau stained glass windows illustrate biblical scenes, and paintings by Eugene Thierry decorate the side aisles. These artistic choices shape how the space feels and what catches your eye as you walk through.
The church sits at the foot of Montmartre hill and is open daily, with regular Catholic services held throughout the week. You can move through the interior spaces at your own pace and explore the details.
The structure combines wire-reinforced perforated brickwork with a cement framework, demonstrating a construction method that increased strength while reducing building costs. This approach was both economical and technically forward-thinking for its era.
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It is different from the religious buildings we know, but it deserves a visit (free) to learn about its history.
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