Nîmes, St Perpétue church, Eclectic church in Nîmes, France
The St Perpétue church displays a 71-meter-high spire topped with an 8-meter wrought iron cross above the Charles de Gaulle esplanade.
The foundation stone was laid by Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte in October 1852, and construction continued until its consecration in June 1864.
The interior decoration features marble columns, ogival arches, and designs influenced by the Alhambra, created by artists Joseph Felon and Colin.
The church spans 41 meters in length and 22 meters in width, offering 1050 square meters of space for religious ceremonies and visitors.
The main portal tympanum depicts the Mother of God presenting her Son for the adoration of Angels, framed by pointed gables with arabesque patterns.
Location: Nîmes
Inception: January 1, 1864
Architects: Léon Feuchère
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.83560,4.36312
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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