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Sainte-Rita Chapel
Sixteen years! That's how long famous painter Jean-Léon Gérôme had his studio in THIS exact building before it became the world's ONLY chapel built specifically for Pigalle's working ladies in 1956. Look at that beautiful stained glass window showing Saint Rita with her red roses - she's the patron saint of impossible causes! And you're standing directly across from the Moulin Rouge on Boulevard de Clichy, where art, hope, and Paris's wildest stories all come together!
Did You Know?
- Sainte-Rita Chapel, nestled in Montmartre, is a hidden gem dedicated to Saint Rita of Cascia—patron saint of impossible causes and desperate situations—making it a unique spiritual destination in Paris for those seeking solace, hope, or a miracle, a tradition that resonates deeply with local families and pilgrims alike.
- The chapel’s interior is renowned for its delicate sculptures, altars, and especially its breathtaking stained glass windows, which vividly depict scenes from the life of Saint Rita; the interplay of light through these windows creates a serene, almost magical atmosphere, perfect for quiet reflection and inspiring children’s imagination about art and storytelling.
- Unlike many of Paris’s grand historical churches, Sainte-Rita Chapel is a relatively modern addition, built in the early 1990s after decades of community effort by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, reflecting the enduring cultural importance of faith and community action in contemporary Parisian life.