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La Madeleine

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One of the most familiar landmarks in Paris, La Madeleine has had a stormy history. Started in 1764 and later razed for the first time to begin a building modelled after the Pantheon. Razed a second time when Napolean announced that on this spot should be erected a temple to the glory of the Great Army and gave commission to Vignon, which started work on the Greek building. In 1814 Louis XVIII confirmed that the Madeleine should be a church. In 1837 the building was nearly selected for use as Paris’ first railway terminal. The church’s vicissitudes finally ended with its consecreation in 1842.
Contact Address
Place de La Madeleine
Ph. 01-44-51-69-00

Opening Dates and Times
Daily : 7.30 am to 7.00 pm

Admission Fee : Free
(Subject to Change)

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