Construction of the first church 1921 (≈ 1921)
Designed by Charles Venner for the Plateau Works.
1980
Destruction of the first church
Destruction of the first church 1980 (≈ 1980)
End of original building after 59 years.
1986
Consecration of the new church
Consecration of the new church 1986 (≈ 1986)
Blessed by Bishop Favreau of Nanterre.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Charles Venner - Architect
Designer of the first church in 1921.
Mgr Favreau - Bishop of Nanterre
Consecrated the present church in 1986.
Origin and history
Saint-François-d'Assise Church is a Catholic church located on Rue Sadi-Carnot in Vanves, Hauts-de-Seine. It is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and is part of the local urban landscape, surrounded by high bars of buildings. Its modern architecture and north-south orientation distinguish it in the neighborhood.
A first church, designed by architect Charles Venner in 1921, was destroyed in 1980. It was linked to the Works of the Plateau de Vanves, reflecting a period of urban and religious development in the region.
The second church, built in bricks, was consecrated in 1986 by Bishop Favreau, then bishop of Nanterre. It is characterized by a rectangular plane and an imposing bell tower. Today, it hosts Sunday Masses at 6 p.m. and shares parish life with Saint Remy Church, the other Catholic church in Vanves.
The building is part of an architectural and religious context marked by the urbanization of the Upper Seine in the 20th century. Its history reflects the demographic and spiritual evolutions of Vanves, between destruction and reconstruction, while remaining an active place of worship for the local community.
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