Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires

Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires

The square in front of this basilica is often filled with children,
playing chase or ball games.


The church is located at the intersection of Place des Petits-Pères
and Rue de la Banque. Notre Dame des Victoires
is the former chapel of the Augustinian fathers (Petits-Pères),
built in the years 1629-1740


bon dimanche


 

Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires
6, rue Notre Dame des Victoires
75002, Paris

Un petit garçon en rouge

Just before walking into the Basilique de Notre-Dame des Victoires,

I sensed a movement out of the corner of my eye. 

Looking up to the left in this premier étage window,

I saw this little child actually licking the window. 

By the time I could swing my lens his way,

he was looking wistfully down at the street

to the older children in the Place des Petits-Pères. 

The church façade is reflected in the large windows.

Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires

6, rue Notre-Dame des Victoires

(Rue de Banque et Rue des Petits-Pères)

Place des Petits-Pères

75002 Paris

Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires

The Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires can trace its history back to the 17th century and struggled to survive as an active church until the mid-1800s when it was consecrated to the Blessed Virgin. Since that time it has thrived with nearly 10,000 ex voto offerings left by the faithful. You can see on the right some of the devotional plaques which cover nearly every surface of this church. Additionally there are military decorations and silver and gold hearts left in thanksgiving for blessings received.


Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires
6, rue Notre-Dame des Victoires(Rue de Banque et Rue des Petits Pères)