Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
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(8.3k)This intimate Art Nouveau chapel is a Roman Catholic Marian shrine, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It's known as the site where Sister Catherine Labouré experienced apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1830, leading to the creation of the Miraculous Medal. The chapel houses the incorrupt body of Catherine Labouré in a glass coffin, along with relics of other saints.
Address
140 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France
Opening Hours
7:45 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM (Thu)
Phone
+33 1 49 54 78 88
Worth it?
Worth it if you appreciate a quiet, sacred atmosphere and the historical significance of religious sites
Skip if you're looking for grand architecture or a typical tourist attraction
Location
140 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France
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Highlights
You can see the incorrupt body of Catherine Labouré in a glass coffin at a side altar, which many visitors find to be a powerful experience.
The chapel's interior is simple yet deeply meaningful, with a palpable sense of calm and reverence.
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Who it's for
Primarily for religious pilgrims and those interested in Catholic history, but also for anyone seeking a peaceful, reflective space in Paris.
Know before you go
The chapel has split opening hours on most weekdays and Saturdays, closing for a period in the early afternoon.
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Reviews
4.8
Exceptional
5 ReviewsReviewers frequently highlight the chapel's peaceful and sacred atmosphere, noting that even those who aren't deeply religious can feel a sense of calm. Many appreciate the historical context of the Marian apparitions and the presence of the saints' bodies.
Fun facts
The chapel was originally constructed by imperial decree of King Louis XVIII in 1813 and was part of the motherhouse of the Order of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.
The Miraculous Medal gained its popular name after a cholera epidemic in Paris in 1832 receded following its dissemination.
