Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris

Name: Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Address: 140 Rue du Bac, Paris, 75007, France
Telephone: +33 1 49 54 78 88

#581 among attractions in Paris

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Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

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Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris

Facts and practical information

The Chapel of Our Lady of Graces of the Miraculous Medal, or more simply "Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal", in 140 Rue du Bac, Paris, France, is the chapel where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Catherine Labouré in 1830 and requested the creation of the medal that came to be known as the "Miraculous Medal". The chapel was part of the mother house of the religious congregation of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. Catherine Labouré was a seminary sister there when she witnessed the Marian apparitions. ()

Local name: Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Médaille-miraculeuse Coordinates: 48°51'3"N, 2°19'23"E

Address

140 Rue du BacPalais-Bourbon (Saint Thomas d'Aquin)Paris 75007 France

Contact

+33 1 49 54 78 88

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Day trips

Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Park
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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal open?

Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is open:

Monday 7:45 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 7:45 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 7:45 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 7:45 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Friday 7:45 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 7:45 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 7:45 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal?

Nearby attractions include Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris (3 min walk), Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel, Paris (4 min walk), Fontaine du Fellah, Paris (5 min walk), Le Récamier, Paris (7 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal:

Bus

Bac - Babylone • Lines: 86 (2 min walk)
Bac - Saint-Placide • Lines: 70, 86 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vaneau • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)
Sèvres-Babylone • Lines: 10, 12 (5 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (18 min walk)
Gare Montparnasse (20 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (19 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)