Église Notre Dame de la Croix
de Ménilmontant
The Neo-Gothic architecture was the
work of Antoine Héret. Construction began
in 1863 and was consecrated in 1869.
In 1871, the Paris Commune met here at
the church and voted to execute the Archbishop
of Paris and his fellow hostages.
This photo was taken on November 13th (2015)
in afternoon light of a setting sun. Four hours later,
our world was changed.
Église Notre Dame de la Croix de Ménilmontant
3, place de Ménilmontant
75020, Paris
