Marseille, FR

Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church

The church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, locally called "Church of the Reformed", owes its current name to a chapel of the reformed Augustinians of the seventeenth century who occupied this site. Destroyed in 1868, it was replaced by the current church inaugurated in 1886. The church is registered as a historical monument since 2015.

About this building

This new church was built according to the plans of the architect François Reybaud who adopted the Gothic style of the 13th century and the first stone was laid on April 22, 1855 by Bishop Eugene de Mazenod. The church is registered as a historical monument by decree of March 2, 2015. The church is oriented. Its plan is Latin cross. It has a projecting transept. The entrance consists of a porch bell tower.

Key Features

  • Stained glass

Visitors information

  • Level access to the main areas
  • Parking within 250m

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