Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc, Catholic church in central Rennes, France

The Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc is a Romano-Byzantine church in Rennes built from purple schist from Pont-Réan, rubble stones and bricks. A dome crowns the building, with a side bell tower; the tower is square at the base, has a clock face and tall vertical openings, and ends in a dark spire with a lantern and cross. The main body has a steep dark roof, and a large arched entrance with a red door is framed in light stone.

Arthur Regnault designed the church, and its first stone was laid on 19 April 1914. It was consecrated in March 1924 with only half the building finished. Work resumed in 1953 under Hyacinthe Perrin, and the church was blessed a second time on 25 December 1955.

The interior walls display paintings by André-Muriel Bussy that shape the spiritual character of the space for regular worshippers. These artworks become part of the everyday experience for people who gather here for prayer and services.

The church welcomes visitors during regular services held throughout the week, with morning services beginning early. Checking the schedule before visiting will help you join a service that fits your plans.

The first stone was laid on 19 April 1914, but only half the church was finished when it was consecrated in March 1924. Work resumed in 1953 with a second foundation stone and new plans by Hyacinthe Perrin; the church was blessed again on 25 December 1955.