Faubourg-Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church

— Histoire de Paris —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022

1. Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Napoléon III souhaita faire construire une nouvelle église dédiée à saint Eugène, en souvenir d'Eugène de Beauharnais, son oncle. Les plans de l'édifice, d'abord confiés à Lusson, furent repris par Boileau, plus connu pour la conception des magasins du Bon-Marché. Derrière une façade d'inspiration médiévale constituée de trois portails sculptés de hauteurs différentes, l'architecte utilisa pour la première fois dans une église une structure entièrement métallique: fonte creuse pour les colonnes, les galeries et les tribunes, fer pour les arcs en ogive. Seuls les murs restaient en pierre. Cependant, le décor, inspiré de la Sainte-Chapelle, créait l'illusion d'un Moyen Age retrouvé. Construction en 20 mois de 1854 à 1855. Restauration complète en 1987.

(English translation:)

Napoleon III wanted to build a new church dedicated to Saint Eugene, in memory of Eugène de Beauharnais, his uncle. The plans for the building, initially entrusted to Lusson, were taken over by Boileau, better known for the design of the Bon-Marché stores. Behind a facade of medieval inspiration made up of three

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sculpted portals of different heights, the architect used for the first time in a church an entirely metallic structure: hollow cast iron for the columns, the galleries and the galleries, iron for the pointed arches. Only the walls remained in stone. However, the decor, inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle, created the illusion of a rediscovered Middle Ages. Construction in 20 months from 1854 to 1855. Complete restoration in 1987.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 48° 52.389′ N, 2° 20.841′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Faubourg-Montmartre. Marker is on Rue Sainte-Cécile, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Rue Sainte-Cécile, Paris, Île-de-France 75010, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. François-Antoine Habeneck; Hector Berlioz (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Feferman (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anatole de la Forge (about 120 meters away); Max Aub (about 150 meters away); Eugène Sartory

Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022

2. Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church Marker - wide view

(about 150 meters away); Francisco Ferrer i Guardia (about 150 meters away); Camille Corot (about 210 meters away); Hôtel de Botterel-Quintin d’Aumont (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . .
1. Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile (Wikipedia).

Overview: Église Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile is a Roman Catholic church located at 6 rue Sainte-Cécile in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. In 1983 it was designated as a monument historique in its entirety. Designed in the Neo-Gothic style by Louis-Auguste Boileau and Louis-Adrien Lusson, the church was the first in France to use an entirely iron-framed construction. The first stone was laid in 1854, and the building was completed in 1855.

(Submitted on February 11, 2023.)

2. L’Eglise (Paroisse Saint-Eugène Sainte-Cécile, in French). An extended history of the church and the parish. (Submitted on February 11, 2023.)

Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022

3. Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church

Eglise Saint Eugène - postcard view image. Click for full size.

circa 1904

4. Eglise Saint Eugène - postcard view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.