Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Attraction
4.8 (6558 reviews)
Intimate art nouveau chapel associated with Marian apparitions & housing several saints' relics.
140 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France
+33 1 49 54 78 88
Did You Know?
Apparition Year
The Chapel is built on the site where Saint Catherine Labouré, a novice sister, experienced apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1830.
Saint Louise de Marillac
The heart of Saint Louise de Marillac, co-founder of the Daughters of Charity, is enshrined in the chapel.
Origin of the Medal
The Virgin Mary instructed Saint Catherine Labouré to have a medal struck, promising great graces to those who wear it. This became known as the Miraculous Medal.
Virgin's Dress
During one of the apparitions, Saint Catherine Labouré saw the Virgin Mary wearing a dress of dawn-like white and a sky-blue mantle, but in another vision, she appeared in a dress of gold.
Highlights from Reviews
• beautiful architecture
The chapel's architecture is beautiful, featuring graceful columns, a domed ceiling, and an intricately crafted altar.
• historical significance
The chapel holds historical significance due to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St. Catherine Labouré.
• incorrupt body
The incorrupt body of St. Catherine Labouré is displayed, adding to the chapel's spiritual importance.
• gift shop
The gift shop offers miraculous medals, rosaries, and prayer books in multiple languages.
• peaceful atmosphere
The chapel provides a peaceful and reflective atmosphere, offering a break from the busy city.