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Church of Sainte-Marguerite
CultureVisit: ~30 minFree
Church at 36 rue Saint-Bernard, in the 11th arrondissement, which began as a chapel in 1624 and has been a parish since 1712. It holds the Chapel of the Souls in Purgatory, with a trompe-l'œil decoration by Paolo Brunetti from 1760, unique in Paris, and a plaque recalling the legend of Louis XVII being buried here.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of Sainte-Marguerite: 3 missions
- Discover the chapel's trompe-l'œilLook for the Chapel of the Souls in Purgatory and see the trompe-l'oeil decor painted by Brunetti in the 18th century.
- Read the plaque of Louis XVIIFind on the church wall the plaque stating that the child who died in the Temple tower was buried here in 1795.
- Photograph the church from the streetGo out to Rue Saint-Bernard and photograph the discreet façade of this neighbourhood church.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Church of Sainte-Marguerite?
Visiting Church of Sainte-Marguerite is free.
How much time do you need for Church of Sainte-Marguerite?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.