Miraculous Medal, Paris

#1093 among attractions in Paris

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The Miraculous Medal, also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Graces, is a devotional medal, the design of which was originated by Saint Catherine Labouré following her apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rue du Bac, Paris, France. It was made by goldsmith Adrien Vachette. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'4"N, 2°19'26"E

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Palais-Bourbon (Saint Thomas d'Aquin)Paris France

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Miraculous Medal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Bon Marché, L'Arlequin, Fontaine du Fellah, Saint-Sulpice.

~90 ftE
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
1 min walk • Le Bon Marché is a department store in Paris. Founded in 1838 and revamped almost completely by Aristide Boucicaut in 1852, it was one of the first modern department stores. It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1986 to 2011.
~1590 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
L'Arlequin, Paris
8 min walk • The Arlequin is a cinema in Paris, noted for its spacious modernist main theatre and its former role as a showcase of Soviet film.
~1030 ftSW
Fountain, Egyptian revival architecture
Fontaine du Fellah, Paris
5 min walk • The Fontaine du Fellah, also known as the Egyptian Fountain, located at 52 rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, next to the entrance of the Vaneau metro station, was built in 1806 during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the neo-Egyptian style inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaign.
~1700 ftE
Square
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
9 min walk • Place Saint Sulpice is a large public square, dominated on its eastern side by the Church of Saint-Sulpice. It was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
~1390 ftN
Fountain
Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris
7 min walk • The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons is a monumental 18th-century public fountain, at 57-59 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was executed by Edme Bouchardon, royal sculptor of King Louis XV, and opened in 1745.
~780 ftW
Park
Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris
4 min walk • The Jardin Catherine-Labouré is a park of about 7,000 square metres in Paris's Seventh Arrondissement, on Rue Babylone. This garden with grapevines and ornamental berries was the potager of the convent of the Daughters of Charity since 1633 and has been open to the public since 1977.
~1570 ftE
Theater
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, Paris
8 min walk • The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier is a theatre located at 21, rue du Vieux-Colombier, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1913 by the theatre producer and playwright Jacques Copeau.
~900 ftSW
Church
Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel, Paris
5 min walk • Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel in Paris, 6th arrondissement, 95 rue de Sèvres. It is dedicated to saint Vincent de Paul where his remains are venerated in a silver reliquary above the main altar.
0.4 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Paris
11 min walk • Notre-Dame-des-Champs is a Roman Catholic church located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. The church is named after the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Fields.
~1930 ftN
Neighbourhood
Faubourg Saint-Germain, Paris
10 min walk • Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
0.4 miN
Baroque architecture, Monastery
Pentemont Abbey, Paris
10 min walk • Pentemont Abbey is a set of 18th and 19th century buildings at the corner of Rue de Grenelle and Rue de Bellechasse in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Miraculous Medal?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris (2 min walk), Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris (4 min walk), Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel, Paris (5 min walk), Fontaine du Fellah, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Miraculous Medal by public transport?

The nearest stations to 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 (4 min walk)

Train

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

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (18 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (19 min walk)