Saint-Louis-en-l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ lwi ɑ̃ l‿il] meaning "Saint Louis on the Island") is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 19 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île on Île Saint-Louis in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Church of Saint-Louis en l'Île
Église Saint-Louis en l'Île
48°51′05″N 2°21′27″E
Location19 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 4th arrondissement of Paris
CountryFrance
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websitewww.saintlouisenlile.catholique.fr
History
StatusActive
Architecture
Architectural typeChurch
Groundbreaking1624 (1624)
Completed1726 (1726)
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Paris
Official nameÉglise Saint-Louis en l'Île
TypeÉglise
Designated1915[1]
Reference no.PA00086258

History

Construction of the church began in 1664. It replaced an earlier church which was built in 1622, and the church was completed in 1675.

References

  1. Mérimée database 1995


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