Church of Saint-Denys de la Chapelle

The Church of Saint-Denys de la Chapelle features a distinct, weathered stone facade that sits low against the street, marking the spot where Joan of Arc is said to have prayed in fourteen twenty-nine. She traveled here during the siege of Paris to seek divine guidance before her unsuccessful attempt to take the city. The current structure incorporates parts of a thirteenth-century chapel, keeping the memory of that brief visit alive while the modern neighborhood grew up around its heavy, ancient walls.