Saint-Joseph-des-Nations

161, rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris

Saint Joseph The church stands in the old, long rue Saint- Maur, once a connecting road between the famous Benedictine abbey of Saint-Maur and the equally renowned Benedictine abbey of Montmartre. It was built from designs by architect Théodore Ballu (1817-1885) between 1867 and 1874. It was ransacked on August 20, 1899, by anarchists during the Fort Chabrol riot. The style draws from the 12th century, with some Renaissance touches. The interior features several paintings and statues, including: • enameled lava paintings around the chancel depicting Saint Peter and the Apostles; • other period paintings and statuettes in the side chapels; • stained glass windows by Oudinot from 1868, with those high in the nave showing Saint Peter, Christ, and Saint Paul.

E5 The organ case was designed by Théodore Ballu, the architect of the church. The organ itself was built in 1874 by the brothers Stoltz (Édouard and Eugène). The organ was built in 1874 by brothers Édouard and Eugène Stoltz, housed in a case designed by Théodore Ballu. It has had a turbulenmt history. In 1904, Charles Mutin added a Quinte to the Récit. Between 1935 and 1940, Costa-Duval reworked the voicing to fit the neo-classical organ style. After 1935 (exact date unknown), the firm carried out some mechanical repairs. In 1963, the Maison Gonzalez electrified the organ. In 1981, a full restoration was entrusted to the Maison Dargassies, who also did further work in 1997, 2004, and 2016. More info...