FamxplorÉglise Saint-Louis
What to expect
The Église Saint-Louis is a modernist church located in Brest, France. It was built between 1953 and 1958 by a group of architects, including Yves Michel, Jean Lacaille, Jacques Lechat, Yves Perrin-Houdon, and Hervé Weisbein, on the ruins of the former church of the same name, which was constructed between 1686 and 1785. The church is dedicated to Saint Louis, King of France, and is the largest French church rebuilt after World War II. It features a striking reinforced concrete bell tower, a copper lantern, and a baptistery. The church's architecture is characterized by its vertical design, inspired by modern churches in German-speaking Switzerland. The Logonna stone cladding contrasts with the concrete walls, and the almost windowless west wall corresponds to the east stained-glass wall, symbolizing the sun's path
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A tour of Brittany with the family and by train
Activities: We visited the Saint-Louis church, which was rebuilt in concrete after being destroyed during World War II. It's a striking example of modern architecture
Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the large stained-glass windows. We all enjoyed the beautiful interior and the unique design of the church ✨