Porte-Saint-Martin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Eglise Saint-Laurent
— Histoire de Paris —
Built on the site of a Merovingian basilica and rebuilt several times, the current church is a composite monument: the bell tower is from the 12th century and was raised in the 18th century, the is choir from 1429, and the nave was widened in the 15th century. In 1621, the architect Lepautre erected a beautiful classical portal, now destroyed, and in 1712 the Chapel of the Virgin was built behind the choir, in the form of a rotunda topped with a dome. From 1863 to 1867, the facade was aligned with the recently reworked Boulevard de Strasbourg, in two bays, slightly higher than the others; the new portal, decorated with a painting on enamelled lava by Balze, depicts the main events in the life of Saint-Laurent. This work was carried out under the direction of Constant Dufeux.
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 1429.
Location. 48° 52.478′ N, 2° 21.471′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Porte-Saint-Martin. Marker is on Boulevard de Magenta, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 Boulevard de Magenta, Paris, Île-de-France 75010, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Square Saint-Laurent (1896) (within shouting distance of this marker); Magasin Lévitan (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Couvent des Récollets (about 210 meters away); Gare de l’Est (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Couvent des Récollets (about 210 meters away); Jardin Villemin (1977) (about 210 meters away); Jardin Villemin Jewish Children’s Memorial (about 210 meters away); 10ème Arrondissement Enfant Juifs / Tenth Arrondissement Jewish Children (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Église Saint-Laurent de Paris (Wikipedia, in French). (Submitted on February 28, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.