A gourmet and spiritual stroll in the rue du Bac in Paris

A short walk to mix earthly and heavenly foods

You can start your walk on rue du Bac in Paris by visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. On July 27, 1830, a young nun, Catherine Labouré, saw the Virgin appear to her. She showed her two paintings and asked her to strike a medal based on the paintings. A few years later the miracles with this medal will multiply. Nowadays, the chapel is visited by more than two million people from all over the world. It is one of the ten most visited places in the capital.

The rue du Bac is also the street where the "Bon Marché" is located, a must-see during a visit to Paris. The "Bon Marché" is certainly the most beautiful of the Parisian department stores. A little further you can also find many famous food shops (Chapon, Angelina... )

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Duration: 2 h.
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The entrance to the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal

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The entrance to the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal
The entrance is rather plain, you can walk past it without seeing it, the chapel is at the end of the courtyard.

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

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The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
There are 2 or 3 services every day of the week. Notre-Dame Chapel has become famous for the many miracles that have been reported there. The faithful come from all over the world to venerate the Virgin Mary and ask for special graces. The Miraculous Medal, associated with the chapel, is renowned for its many miracles and is worn by many Catholics as a symbol of protection and blessing.

The interior of the Chapel

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The interior of the Chapel
The chapel was built in 1815 and is still managed by the Company of the Daughters of Charity as it was then.

The court

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The court
On the way out you can of course go to the store to buy miraculous medals.

A restaurant at the "Bon Marché

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A restaurant at the "Bon Marché
Rue du Bac is also home to the "Bon Marché. A Parisian department store that offers everything from home furnishings to food and clothing. There are even restaurants.

The grocery corner of the "Bon Marché

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The grocery corner of the "Bon Marché
Of course, only quality products are available.

The restoration

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The restoration
Tables are scattered throughout the grocery department, it is possible to sit down to eat.

Christmas decorations at the "Bon Marché

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Christmas decorations at the "Bon Marché
Department stores have always taken care of the Christmas decorations to attract customers.

The Chapon chocolate factory

The Chapon chocolate factory
you can continue your walk in the rue du Bac to discover other food shops.

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