L'église de la Madeleine, or La Madeleine, is a very large church in the center of Paris. Completed in 1842, the church's exterior resembles a Roman temple, which is precisely what Napoleon intended. (What else would an emperor want? Napoleon did not live long enough to see the completed building). The interior architecture is ornate with classical and Renaissance elements.
The large church is located at the intersection of several major streets in Paris. As a result, it is visible from many directions, which is precisely what was intended.
Below is a photographic tour of La Madeleine
The exterior of the church is lined with statues.
The ornate interior of La Madeleine is amazing.
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| Saint Augustine |
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| Joan of Arc |
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| The baptism of Jesus |
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| A shrine to beloved singer Johnny Hallyday, whose funeral was held in La Madeleine in 2017 |
The views of and from La Madeleine are lovely, especially at night.
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| Looking up Rue Royale |
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| Looking down Rue Royale toward the obelisk, the National Assembly across the river and Les Invalides in the distance |
P.S. You can read about the church's history below.
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