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Saint Marguerite Church is a Catholic church located in Fontenay-sous-Bois, Val-de-Marne department, Île-de-France. It depends on the diocese of Créteil and is located in the Rigollots district, avenue de la République. Prior to its construction, the Masses were celebrated in a temporary chapel, an old shop called "Chambre Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire". This temporary place of worship, made of brick and wood, was inaugurated at Christmas Mass 1920, under the impulse of Abbé Megemont, the first administrator of the parish.

The current church was built from 1920 to 1938, thanks to the acquisition of land financed by the legacy of Marie-Madeleine Poncery, wife of Xavier Ruel, founder of the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV). The building was officially inaugurated on March 20, 1938 in the presence of Archbishop Verdier of Paris. The church is characterized by its triangular and circular stained glass windows in abstract style, enlightening a space dedicated to parish life, with three masses on weekdays and two on Sundays.

The history of Saint Marguerite church reflects the urban and religious evolution of Fontenay-sous-Bois at the beginning of the 20th century. Its architecture and modern stained glass windows illustrate a period of artistic renewal in religious buildings, while its funding through a private legacy reflects the commitment of the inhabitants to local life. Today, it remains an active place of worship and a historic landmark of Val-de-Marne.

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