Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Belleville

The church standing before you, the Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Belleville, marks a turning point in Parisian architectural history. Built between 1854 and 1859, it stands as one of the very first examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the city. The architect, Jean-Baptiste Lassus, was a pioneer of the style and a master restorer of medieval monuments like Notre-Dame de Paris. He meticulously designed every element of this structure, from the soaring fifty-seven-meter spires down to the iron door hinges, to recreate the authentic character of a thirteenth-century cathedral. This building represents his final, most accomplished work, completed by his student Casimir Truchy after his death.