Église Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Marc de Ville-d'Avray, Catholic church in Ville-d'Avray, France

The Église Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Marc is a Louis XVI-style church in Ville-d'Avray, built from 1789 on plans by architect Darnaudin. Its symmetrical stone facade has a recessed arch around tall dark blue double doors, a pediment holding a clock, and a row of carved circular motifs below. A low square bell tower flanks the building.

The 14th-century church of Saint-Nicolas was demolished just before the Revolution, and the first stone of the present building was laid on 11 July 1789. Architect Darnaudin designed it in a neoclassical style, financed by Thierry de Ville d'Avray, intendant général of the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne. Consecrated in 1791, it became a temple of Reason in 1793 and was returned to worship in 1795; architect Poirot restored it in 1830. It was inscribed as a monument historique on 27 February 1934.

The double dedication joins Saint Nicholas, patron of the 14th-century church demolished before the Revolution, and Saint Mark, patron of the lord of Ville-d'Avray. The building was consecrated in 1791 by a constitutional priest, turned into a temple of Reason in 1793 and returned to worship in 1795. In 2016 its interior appeared in a scene of the television series Fais pas ci, fais pas ça.

The church can be reached by public transportation from Paris, though opening hours depend on scheduled services and special events. It is best to check in advance whether the interior will be accessible during your intended visit time.

The double dedication joins two distinct patrons: Saint Nicholas, patron of the 14th-century church demolished just before the Revolution, and Saint Mark, patron of the lord of Ville d'Avray. The first stone of the replacement was laid on 11 July 1789, and the building was consecrated in 1791, making it one of the few churches built in France during the Revolution.