Vince Pliss

Review of Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Church of St. Vincent de Paul is an imposing b...

The Church of St. Vincent de Paul is an imposing building. It dominates the area and is clearly distinguishable from the forecourt of the Sacred Heart. Its facade, wedding several styles, is entirely due to Hittorff. The interior, with abundant decoration, inspired by Roman basilicas. But St. Vincent de Paul is a major problem: its intense darkness. It is a pity that his artistic richness is remarkable frieze Hippolyte Flandrin (1809-1864).