Sainte-Rosalie, Gothic Revival church in 13th arrondissement, France.
Sainte-Rosalie is a Gothic Revival church located where Avenue de la Sœur Rosalie meets Place d'Italie in the 13th district. The building features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and decorative stained glass windows that light its interior.
The building was constructed as a chapel in 1869 and served under the care of Lazarist priests and diocesan administrators. It received official church status in 1963 after decades of serving the local community.
The church is named after Sister Rosalie Rendu, a nun who helped poor families in this neighborhood during the 1800s. The stained glass and interior decorations reflect her legacy and how she shaped community life in the area.
The church is easy to reach by metro from nearby stations Corvisart or Place d'Italie. Regular services take place throughout the week, so it helps to check opening times before visiting to make the most of your time there.
The nearby avenue shares the same name as the church, both honoring Sister Rosalie Rendu. This creates a special intersection where the saint's memory is marked in both street name and building, making the location doubly significant to her story.
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