Saint‑Nicolas‑du‑Chardonnay Church is a place with a difficult fate and a rich history. It stands in the very center of Paris, in the 5th arrondissement, and immediately attracts attention with its classic facade, designed by Charles Lebrun. It was built for a long time — almost a century, from the middle of the 17th to the 18th century, on the site of an old church of the 13th century. Inside, you can see rare works of art from the 19th century, including a religious painting by Jean‑Baptiste Corot. The atmosphere here is special: you can feel the grandeur of architecture and traces of history. The church survived closure during the French Revolution, then it was returned to Catholics, rebuilt due to the construction of Boulevard Saint‑Germain, and the facade was completed only in 1934. In the 20th century, it became the center of traditional Catholicism: since the 1970s, Latin Masses have been held here, and the temple remains at the disposal of the brotherhood of St. Pius X. Today, Saint‑Nicolas‑du‑Chardonnay is not only an architectural landmark, but also a living place where the spiritual life of Paris continues.

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Вадим Полушкин

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Nothing unusual. One of the many churches in Paris. The construction began in 1625. At the disposal of the traditionalist society of St. Pius X. If you do not have much time, then you can safely pass by.

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