The Church of La Madeleine in Paris is a striking Catholic parish church located on Place de la Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement. It was initially planned in 1764 but underwent significant changes, including a redesign by Napoleon to honor his armies. After his downfall, it was completed as a church in 1842. The building is notable for its Neoclassical style, resembling a Greek temple with an impressive 52 Corinthian columns