Basilica of St. Louis de Montfort, Minor basilica in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, France.
The Basilica of St. Louis de Montfort exhibits neoclassical architecture with symmetrical designs, straight lines, and columns adorning its exterior structure.
Construction of the basilica commenced in 1859, incorporating architectural elements that reflected the prevailing neoclassical movement of the period in France.
This religious site serves as the final resting place for Saint Louis de Montfort and Blessed Marie Louise Trichet, drawing thousands of pilgrims annually.
The basilica maintains regular mass schedules, with information about services and events displayed at the entrance and on the official website.
Pope John Paul II visited this basilica on September 19, 1996, where he meditated at the tombs and issued the Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae.
Location: Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre
Inception: 1859
Architectural style: Neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 46.95840,-0.88944
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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