Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Gothic Revival church in Bregille, Besançon, France
Sainte Jeanne d'Arc is a church in the Bregille neighborhood with a straight steeple rising about 31 meters (102 feet) high. The building merges neo-Gothic architectural elements with modern design features throughout its structure and interior spaces.
Construction began in 1930 under Abbot Quinnez's direction and experienced several interruptions before completion in the late 1950s. A much older church from the 6th century once occupied this location before its destruction in 1814 during a military siege.
The church is named after France's national heroine and reflects the deep reverence she holds in the local community. The space today functions as a meeting point where different Christian groups gather to worship and celebrate together.
The building is easily accessible and regularly welcomes both Catholic and Orthodox communities for their services. Visitors can step inside during normal hours to experience the quiet interior spaces at their own pace.
The official consecration ceremony took place only in 1961, nearly a decade after the construction work ended. This marked the return of active worship to this area after more than 150 years without a functioning church building.
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