Saint-Augustin

Saint-Augustin was built between 1861 and 1871 by Victor Baltard, the architect of the old Halles, and its metal structure clad in stone makes it a striking witness to his art. A dome fifty meters high dominates it; the façade has a large cast-iron rose sculpted by François Jouffroy, and William Bouguereau’s paintings of 1867 crown the arms of the transept.

A plaque recalls the conversion of Charles de Foucauld, who made his confession here to the abbé Huvelin in October 1886. Ordained priest on 9 June 1901, he later celebrated Mass here several times. He was canonized in 2022.

Four visits are recorded, from June 2024 to March 2026. Below is one photograph from each, in order.