Church of Saint Vincent de Paul

The Catholic temple appeared in the XIX century. Instead, the area was occupied by a hospital. In 1632 it was given to the chapel of St. Lazarus. All the priests were called Lazarus. They were led by Catholic Vincennes de Paul. A year later, he took part in the creation of a congregation of daughters of mercy. The nuns helped those in need. They went home to the sick, rescued convicts, helped the poor and fed homeless children. This event completely changed the concept of nuns in France.

After his death, Benedict XIII made Vincent de Paul blessed. He was canonized in 1737, but the French Revolution destroyed everything. As a result, the church named after the saint began to be built in 1824. The place where the chapel once stood. Construction was completed after 20 years. It was consecrated by Archbishop Denis-Auguste Affrom. For the temple was specially made organ, which has survived to this day. A little later they brought another for the choir.