Saint-Louis-en-l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ lwi ɑ̃ l‿il] meaning "Saint Louis on the Island") is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 19 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île on Île Saint-Louis in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Church of Saint-Louis en l'Île
Église Saint-Louis en l'Île
48°51′05″N 2°21′27″E
Location19 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 4th arrondissement of Paris
CountryFrance
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websitewww.saintlouisenlile.catholique.fr
History
StatusActive
Architecture
Architectural typeChurch
Groundbreaking1624 (1624)
Completed1726 (1726)
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Paris
Official name: Église Saint-Louis en l'Île
TypeÉglise
Designated1915[1]
Reference no.PA00086258

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.

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References

  1. Mérimée database 1995


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