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Saint-François-de-Paule Church is a Catholic church erected in 1744 in Toulon, Var department. It is dedicated to Saint Francis de Paule, founder of the Order of the Minimes, and is distinguished by its present administration entrusted to the missionaries of Divine Mercy, founded in 2005 by Abbé Fabrice Loiseau. The Mass is celebrated in Latin, according to the extraordinary form of the Roman rite, making it a unique place of worship in the region.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 19 May 1942, this church is an architectural and spiritual testimony of the eighteenth century. It is located in Place Louis-Blanc, in downtown Toulon, and belongs to the commune. Its status as a protected monument underlines its heritage and cultural importance for the city and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

The building is also known for its active role in local religious life, under the authority of the bishop of the diocese of Fréjus-Toulon, Bishop Rey. Its architecture and history make it a point of interest for lovers of heritage and religious history. References to databases such as Mérimée or the Observatoire du Patrimoine Religious confirm its status as a notable monument.

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