Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Art Deco Catholic church in Nice, France
Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc is a church built in Art Deco style with a striking white reinforced concrete exterior and a soaring bell tower reaching about 65 meters. The interior is defined by three large oval domes supported by eight smaller cupolas, creating a spacious and luminous environment.
The foundation stone was laid in 1914, but construction halted due to World War I and resumed only in 1926 under a new architect. The building was completed in 1933 and officially recognized as a historic monument in 1992.
The church carries the name of France's patron saint and serves the local Catholic community for worship and spiritual gatherings. The building's rounded interior spaces create an environment where people come to pray and reflect.
The church is accessible to visitors during regular hours, particularly on weekday and weekend mornings. Check the opening times beforehand to ensure you have time to explore the interior details and the frescoes throughout the space.
Local residents call the building 'the Meringue' as a playful reference to its white exterior and rounded shapes resembling the French dessert. This affectionate nickname reflects how the architecture stands out in the city.
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