Audio GuideSt. Anne's Church in the Butte-aux-Cailles

The Church of Sainte-Anne de la Butte-aux-Cailles is a delightful Roman Catholic church located at one hundred and eighty-eight Rue de Tolbiac in the thirteenth district of Paris. Built from the late eighteen hundreds to the early nineteen hundreds, it combines Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine styles, enchanting all who visit.

Thierry Fournet

Initially called Sainte-Anne de la Maison-Blanche, the church's history goes back to fifteen forty-three when nobleman Pierre Caille acquired a prominent piece of land. Over the years, the area developed a tapestry and dye industry and hosted the region's first Gobelins factory. These crafts continue to be reflected in the church's richly decorated altar and interior furnishings.

Abi Liroy

The two fifty-five metre high towers, affectionately referred to as the Chocolate Towers, were built with the help of the Lombard family. Their construction is a symbol of the community's spirit and enduring craftsmanship. Ingeniously constructed on seventy-seven pilings driven into the old riverbed, the church exemplifies remarkable engineering and innovative design.

Fred Booker

Inside, visitors are greeted by a spacious nave leading to an elaborate choir with a ciborium and dedicated chapels, including those devoted to the Sacred Heart and Saint Anne. The installation of a grand organ in nineteen twenty-seven adds to the church's musical heritage. In nineteen thirty-eight, vibrant Art Deco stained glass windows and intricate mosaics by Charles Mauméjean were introduced, portraying narrative scenes and abstract designs that illuminate the church's interior.

Recognised as a historical monument since two thousand and eighteen, the Church of Sainte-Anne de la Butte-aux-Cailles is a must-see destination, celebrating local history, art, and tradition.