Saint-Patrick Church, Boulogne sur Mer

The foundation stone was laid on December 18, 1960. The work, which began on January 4, 1961, was carried out by the masonry company Duclos-Goncalvez et cie, a carpentry company from Boulogne, by the carpentry company François Condette. On December 17, 1961, the church received the blessing of the bishop.

About this building

St. Patrick's Church has a contemporary look. Facing north and with an elongated plan, it forms a regular L-shaped plan with the chapel placed perpendicularly. The façade has three double-leafed entrance doors under a small canopy. Made of sandstone and limestone covered with plaster, it is extended by three cradle-shaped openings each housing a bell, the whole being set out in a triangle. Finally, the gradual vertical rise of the facade wall leads to a high protruding cross that crowns the building to the east.

Visitors information

  • Level access to the main areas
  • Accessible toilets in the building
  • Café within 500m

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