European Heritage Days 2022 at the Church of Saint-Marguerite: free guided tours

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the discreet Église Sainte-Marguerite in the 11th arrondissement invites you to discover its treasures! Join us on September 16 and 17 to discover this jewel of classical architecture.

As part of France's heritage, churches have naturally answered the call for this year 's Journées du Patrimoine. Such is the case ofSainte-Marguerite church, which opens its doors to the curious on September 16 and 17, 2023. Located between Charonne and Ledru-Rollin, this religious edifice in the 11th arrondissement is largely unknown, but well worth the detour!

Its chapel is decorated with an exceptional trompe-l'oeil, while numerous paintings depict the life of Saint-Vincent de Paul. Sainte-Marguerite also boasts a number of famous tombs, including the presumed tomb of Louis XVII - whose heart was transferred to the Basilica of Saint-Denis.

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Inside this listed church , you can also discover the remarkable Chapelle des Âmes du purgatoire, Brunetti's trompe-l'oeil decoration, the only example of its kind in Paris. All weekend long, you're invited to discover this church in all its nooks and crannies, and discover all its secrets!