Saint-Denis in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

L’église Neuve / The New Church

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2024

1. L’église Neuve / The New Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

L'architecte Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, connu pour avoir restauré, entre autres, la basilique de Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame de Paris, les murailles de Carcassonne, le château de Pierrefonds, reçoit commande de la municipalité pour dessiner les plans d'une nouvelle église, à l'époque où la chapelle du Carmel ne peut plus assurer ses fonctions paroissiales. Le nouvel édifice est implanté à l'emplacement d'un bastion du rempart, à une centaine de mètres de l'ancienne église Saint-Denis-de-l'Estrée dont il reprend le vocable. La première pierre de ce sanctuaire, également connu comme l'église Neuve, est posée le 20 avril 1864 par l'archevêque de Paris. Pendant sa construction, se développe l'idée de lotir ses abords et d'urbaniser le quartier. La nouvelle église paroissiale est livrée au culte en 1867.

(English translation:)
The architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who was known for having restored, among others works, the basilica of Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame de Paris, the walls of Carcassonne, and the castle of Pierrefonds, received an order from the municipality to draw up the plans of a new church, at a time when the Carmel chapel could no longer carry out its parish functions. This new building was located on the site of a bastion of the rampart,

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about a hundred meters from the old Saint-Denis-de-l'Estrée church, whose name it took. The first stone of this sanctuary, also known as the New Church, was laid on April 20, 1864 by the Archbishop of Paris. During its construction, the idea of developing its surroundings and urbanizing the neighborhood developed. The new parish church was opened for worship in 1867.

Erected by Saint-Denis Parcours, JCDecaux.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1864.

Location. 48° 56.219′ N, 2° 20.99′ E. Marker is in Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, in Seine-Saint-Denis. Marker is at the intersection of Boulevard Jules Guesde and Rue Auguste Delaune, on the left when traveling north on Boulevard Jules Guesde. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Boulevard Jules Guesde, Saint-Denis, Île-de-France 93200, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Le théâtre Gérard Philipe (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Ferard (about 210 meters away); Massacre du 17 octobre 1961 / Paris massacre of 1961 Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sétif, Guelma and Kherrata Massacres Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); La Maison Aux Masques (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); L’orphenilat Génin / The Génin Orphanage (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); La Mairie / City Hall

L’église Neuve / The New Church Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2024

2. L’église Neuve / The New Church Marker - wide view

(approx. 0.6 kilometers away); École elementaire Jean Vilar Deported Jewish Students Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint-Denis.

Also see . . . Église Saint-Denys-de-l'Estrée (Wikipedia, in French). (Submitted on May 1, 2024.)

L’église Neuve / The New Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2024

3. L’église Neuve / The New Church

Photographed By Phot. Neurdein et cie, circa 1905

4. L’église Neuve / The New Church

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.