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Saint-Augustin Church

A late-19th-century church near major boulevards.

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You’re standing directly in front of Saint‑Augustin Church, surrounded by the hum of the city as the structure rises majestically. Designed by Victor Baltard, the church combines richly sculpted façades with sacred imagery and colossal columns. Inside awaits a tapestry of stained-glass windows dancing light over murals, entwined with sturdy metal and stone architectural details.

Between the years two thousand sixteen and two thousand eighteen it underwent comprehensive restoration. While you stand beside the statue of Joan of Arc, you sense Paris humming behind you, feeling history in every stone. Imagine those heavy doors swinging open and stepping inside—what do you think you’d feel?

Map showing Pl. Saint-Augustin, 75008 Paris, Frankrijk
Pl. Saint-Augustin, 75008 Paris, FrankrijkParis
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