Église Sainte Marguerite du Vésinet

Église Sainte Marguerite du Vésinet is a Gothic Revival church built from 1862 to 1865 with three naves featuring a central vessel of square bays. The roof consists of ribbed vaults with light openings, and the structure uses a pioneering combination of concrete and metal.

The church was designed by architects Louis Auguste Boileau and Louis Gilbert and used the innovative Coignet system for concrete construction. It was among the first public buildings to employ these modern materials on such a large scale.

The interior features beautiful stained glass windows donated by Alphonse Pallu and parishioners from 1865 to 1904. These windows were restored in 1980 by master glazier Emmanuel Chauche and shape how light enters the church.

The church stands at Place de l'Église in Le Vésinet and serves as an active parish church for the Versailles Diocese. Visitors can access the building during opening hours, particularly for services and special cultural events.

The building was among the first to use the Coignet system, an experimental concrete construction method with metal reinforcement. This technical innovation made it a pioneer in the history of modern construction techniques in the 19th century.

Location: Le Vésinet

Architects: Louis Auguste Boileau, Louis Gilbert

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: concrete

Address: place de l'Église

GPS coordinates: 48.89235,2.13394

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22