Doesn’t the neo-Romanesque style of u00c9glise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul speak volumes about its era? This monumental church stands as a testament to 19th-century Marseille. Sixte Rey completed it in 1859. He designed it concurrently with the adjacent cemetery. The church was consecrated in 1862.
Before this grand structure, a humble chapel honored Saint Peter here in the 17th century. Imagine a small, simple place of worship. It marked the spot long before the current u00c9glise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul rose.
u00c9glise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul is located at 161 bd de la Libération. You can find it in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille. The parish is also associated with 88 bd Longchamp. You can contact them at 04 91 08 90 66. Their email is paroissesaintpierresaintpaul@gmail.com.
Today, u00c9glise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul remains an active place of worship. Masses are held regularly.
u00c9glise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul also features a famous nativity scene at Christmas. The church is open Monday to Saturday. You can visit from 5 pm to 7 pm. The current parish priest is Rémy de Mauvaisin. He oversees the spiritual activities here.