Église du Val-de-Grâce, Baroque church in 5th arrondissement, France
The Val-de-Grace church presents a double-level facade with twin columns supporting a triangular pediment and includes multiple architectural details throughout its structure.
Anne of Austria commissioned the church construction in 1645 as a tribute following the birth of her son Louis XIV after years without children.
The dome interior contains frescoes by Pierre Mignard depicting The Glory of the Blessed, while the baldachin draws inspiration from Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
The church maintains regular religious services and houses a military medical museum, connecting spiritual practices with the history of army health services.
The Aristide Cavaillé-Coll organ, installed in 1853, remains one of the few authentic historical organs in Paris still used for concerts.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1667
Founders: Anne of Austria
Architects: François Mansart, Jacques Lemercier, Pierre Le Muet, Gabriel Le Duc
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 1 1, place Alphonse Laveran, 75005 Paris 75005
GPS coordinates: 48.84056,2.34194
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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