Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Nice
| Church of Saint Joan of Arc | |
|---|---|
Façade of the church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Diocese of Nice |
| Province | Archdiocese of Marseille |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Leadership | P. Guy Largillière |
| Location | |
| Location | Nice, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°42′48.28″N 7°15′45.36″E / 43.7134111°N 7.2626000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Louis Castel, Jacques Droz |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Art deco |
| Groundbreaking | 1914 (crypt) |
| Completed | 1934 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Width | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Height (max) | Nave: 25 m (82 ft) Steeple: 64 m (210 ft) |
| Materials | Reinforced concrete |
| Official name: Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc | |
| Designated | 12 June 1992 |
| Reference no. | PA00080940 |
| Denomination | Église |
| Website | |
| nice | |
The Church of Saint Joan of Arc (French: Sainte Jeanne d'Arc) is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Nice, France. Noticeable for its original architecture, the church is dedicated to Joan of Arc.
The style of this church is controversial among the inhabitants of Nice, judged ugly by some. The church is sometime nicknamed "the Meringue" for its white color.