Saint-Louis-en-l'Île

Saint-Louis-en-l'Île

Saint-Louis-en-l'Île
Basic information
Location Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, 4e
Geographic coordinates 48°51′05″N 2°21′27″E / 48.85139°N 2.35750°E / 48.85139; 2.35750Coordinates: 48°51′05″N 2°21′27″E / 48.85139°N 2.35750°E / 48.85139; 2.35750
Affiliation Catholic Church
Rite Roman Rite
State France
Province Archdiocese of Paris
Region Île-de-France
Status Active
Heritage designation 1983
Website www.saintlouisenlile.catholique.fr
Architectural description
Architectural type Church
Groundbreaking 1624 (1624)
Completed 1726 (1726)
Official name: Eglise Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile
Designated 19153
Reference no. PA00086258[1]
Denomination Église

The Saint-Louis-en-l'Île Church (lit. "St. Louis on the Island"), is a Catholic church located on Île Saint-Louis in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.

History

Construction of the church began in 1664. It replaced an earlier church which was built in 1622, and the church was completed in 1675.

References

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