If you are looking for a hotel near the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal , Welcome Hotel is perfect for you! Many guests choose our hotel because it is less than a 15 minute walk from the religious building, or at 1 metro station only.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal : history
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal was built in 1813 and blessed in 1815. It owes its notoriety to St. Catherine Labouré who has seen the Blessed Virgin three times. Born in 1806, Saint Catherine Labouré, felt very early the call of religion but it is only at the age of 24, that her father agrees to let her integrate the Daughters of Charity. A few months after her arrival, she leaves for a seminary in Paris in The Chapel located rue du Bac.
On July 18, 1830, after having prayed to see the Virgin, she was awakened at 11:30 pm by the voice of a child: “The Blessed Virgin is waiting for you”. The young woman follows the child: “Here is the Blessed Virgin”. At these words, she sees the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, sitting in an armchair and approaches to put her hands on her knees. On November 27, 1830, it is in the Chapel, at 5:30 pm that Saint Catherine Labouré sees the Virgin, under the painting of Saint Joseph. During their talk, Mary asks the woman to create a medal, of which she gives her the model. This is the history of the original medal even if it was not built at that time.
In 1832, during the Cholera epidemic, Sister Catherine Labouré informed Father Aladel of the insistence and dissatisfaction of the Blessed Virgin regarding the medal. The latter is thus minted and distributed. Healings and miracles follow immediately. Hence the nickname of Miraculous Medal given by Parisians in the 19th century. Thousands, then millions of medals will then be minted and distributed.
In December 1830, the last apparition of the Virgin is behind the altar: “You will not see me anymore”. On January 30, 1831, the seminary came to the end and Saint Catherine Labouré joined the Hospice Community of Enghien where she remained until her death on December 31, 1876.
Information about our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Since then, The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal receives visitors from all over the world, and not onlu from Catholic faith. Many of them stay at Welcome Hotel, a 15 minute walk from 140 rue du Bac. In addition to its location, the hospitality, simplicity, comfort and value of the hotel make it an ideal choice. Book now a hotel near The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal!
The Chapel is open every day from 7:45 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm except on Tuesday when it is open all day long. You will find more information on the official website.
Your hotel near the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal : Welcome Hotel Paris
The Welcome Hotel Paris is located only 10 minutes walk from the Miraculous Medal Church. After your visit to the Chapel of the Daughters of Charity, you can enjoy the Parisian setting of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Indeed, all around the Welcome Hotel, the vibrant soul of the Capital is in full swing. Cafés and terraces, art galleries, historic streets, booksellers, museums and mythical cobblestones. One thing is certain, you will never be bored in Saint-Germain!
Rooms at Welcome Hotel Paris
The Welcome Hotel Paris is a charming 2-star hotel that is simple, comfortable and particularly welcoming. Recently, its lobby, reception and breakfast room have been carefully renovated.
All the rooms are equipped with :
- Free wifi connection
- Private bathroom with hair-dryer
- Individual air-conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Desk
- …
A breakfast is served every morning between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the form of a sweet and savory buffet at the price of 12€/person. It can be served in your room in continental form if you request it.
Our team, smiling and professional, will be delighted to welcome you 24 hours a day and to accompany you throughout your stay. Need to know the way or the schedules of the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal? We are here for that. On departure and on arrival, take advantage of our luggage storage to get rid of your bags and enjoy your visit.
See you very soon in your hotel near the Chapel of Our Lady of our Miraculous Medal.