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Origin and history

The Saint-Joseph-Artisan Church of Saint-Cloud, in the Hauts-de-Seine, is a Catholic parish church installed in the premises of an old laundry, flourishing activity in the 19th century on the banks of the Seine. This redevelopment illustrates the conversion of industrial spaces into places of worship, a common practice in cities undergoing urban change.

The transformation of the building was carried out in the 1970s by architect Xavier Rosset. The church was officially inaugurated on 14 May 1972 by Bishop Jacques Delarue, marking his integration into the local religious landscape. Its architecture and history reflect the adaptations of industrial heritage to serve modern communities.

A remarkable element of the church is its ceramic wall, inspired by Portuguese azulejos. Directed under the direction of local artist Maddy Cornu, this collective project involved the inhabitants of the neighborhood. He paid tribute to the Portuguese community, which had been established for several generations in the lower part of Saint-Cloud, stressing the link between artistic heritage and migration memory.

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