Base of medieval bell tower Fin XIIe - début XIIIe siècle (≈ 1325)
The only vestige of the old church.
1908
Construction of church
Construction of church 1908 (≈ 1908)
Replacement of the old church by Édouard Bérard.
9 février 1999
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 9 février 1999 (≈ 1999)
Official heritage recognition of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Church (Box J 17): Registration by Order of 9 February 1999
Key figures
Édouard Bérard - Architect
Church designer in 1908.
Origin and history
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption of Rungis is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Rungis in the Val-de-Marne department of Île-de-France. Built in 1908 by architect Édouard Bérard, it replaces a former parish church destroyed for security reasons. This new building, built in less than a year, is one of the first examples of the use of pre-cast cement elements, an innovative technique for the time.
From the old church of Notre-Dame, situated on another site, today only remains the base of the bell tower, dating from the late 12th century or early 13th century. This vestige bears witness to the medieval history of the place, contrasting with the modernity of the construction of the twentieth century. The present church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a central theme in the Catholic tradition.
On February 9, 1999, the Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assumption was included in the inventory of historical monuments, recognizing its heritage and architectural value. This protection highlights its role in local history as well as its technical interest, linked to the early use of pre-moulded cement in religious construction in France.
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