Crossing the street and the Faubourg Saint-Honoré : the church of La Madeleine. Its building began in 1764 but was only achieved in 1845. The bas-reliefs on the bronze dorrs open on asomptuous inside room decorated with marble and gilt, with some fine sculpture. Napoléon decided that a Temple of Glory to his Grande Armée should be built, and Pierre-Alexandre Vignon was commissioned to draw up the plans. After razing the remaining efforts from 1790, building started on what was to be a Greek temple. The commemorative role of the edifice was lost when the Arc de Triomphe was completed in 1808, and again the focus of the structure became ambiguous. In 1814, Louis XVIII confirmed that the Madeleine should be a church.

Around the Madeleine Church
Just outside the Madeleine churcg, along the east side , you can find every day, a beautiful flower market. Also, a luxurious Art Nouveau loo by the metro at the junction of place and bd de la Madeleine. But the greatest appeal of the place de la Madeleine is the famous "Fauchon"delicatessen shop. Besides, down the west side for rich gourmets and window-gazers you'll find the smaller Hédiard's, as well as caviar, truffle and spirit specialists.


Address
Place de la Madeleine Paris 8e

How to get there
Metro line 8 or 12 : Madeleine

Opening times
Monday to Saturday : 7 am to 7 pm
Sunday : 8 am to 1.30 pm and 3.30 to 7pm

Informations & hours.
http://www.eglise-lamadeleine.com/

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