Église Saint-Théodore

Église Saint-Théodore is a baroque church in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille with a Renaissance facade featuring four pilasters, a triangular pediment, and a dome. The dome illuminates the central chancel area and gives the structure its distinctive character both inside and out.

The building was originally constructed as a Recollets convent chapel and consecrated in 1648. Following the French Revolution, it was converted into a parish church in 1802.

The church is named after Saint Theodore and displays numerous religious artworks inside, including a large painting of Saint Louis departing for the crusades by Jacques-Antoine Beaufort. These works continue to shape the interior space and reflect the site's religious past.

The church is located on Rue des Dominicaines in the historic center and welcomes visitors during regular opening hours. Regular concerts are held here to support the building's upkeep and maintenance.

The pipe organ installation here required special permission through a papal bull from Pope Benedict XIV. This exception bypassed the strict rules that typically governed the Recollets community.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Marseille

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.30000,5.37611

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22