Description:
La Madeleine is one of Paris's minor landmarks, dominating rue Royale, which culminates in place de la Concorde. Though construction began in 1806, it wasn't consecrated until 1842. Resembling a Roman temple, the building was intended as a monument to the glory of the Grande Armée (Napoleon's idea, of course). Later, several alternative uses were considered: the National Assembly, the Bourse, and the National Library. Climb the 28 steps to the facade, and look back: You'll be able to see rue Royale, place de la Concorde and its obelisk, and (across the Seine) the dome of the Hôtel des Invalides. Don't miss Rude's Le Baptême du Christ, to the left as you enter.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 33 1 43 16 30 30
- fax: 33 1 43 16 36 68
Address:
- Place de la Madeleine, 8e
- Paris 75001
Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-7pm; Sun services at 9:30am, 11am, 7pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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