Saint-Joseph Church

The Church of Saint-Joseph

The Angers audio-guided tour reveals the beautiful Church of Saint-Joseph, visible from the start of the street. Built in a neo-Gothic style in the 19th century, it displays its sumptuous facade near the Jardin du Mail. A place of worship, it is discovered with respect.

A 19th-century church

The church was built in a neo-Gothic style between 1848 and 1865, when this district, once outside the ramparts, was just a vast field. After the Revolution, the city began to expand on this side, and the priest Jacques Lasne undertook the building of a new church. It illustrates the growth of Angers in the 19th century and the taste of the time for a return to Gothic forms.

What there is to see

The richly decorated neo-Gothic facade of the Church of Saint-Joseph is revealed from Rue des Arenes. Inside, the nave and chapels bear witness to the care given to this 19th-century building. Close to the Jardin du Mail, the church is visited with respect for the place of worship and the prayer that takes place there.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Joseph is near the Jardin du Mail, in Angers. Access to the church is generally free outside services; the hours of celebrations may vary. An active place of worship, it requires proper dress and silence.

How old is the Church of Saint-Joseph ?

It was built between 1848 and 1865, in a neo-Gothic style, on the initiative of the priest Jacques Lasne.

Where is the Church of Saint-Joseph ?

It is near the Jardin du Mail, its facade facing Rue des Arenes, in Angers.