The church of Saint Therese in Nantes is distinguished by its red building, which is located northwest of the city center. It was built between 1935 and 1959 on the site of the village of Ville-en-Bay. It is characterized by its unique architecture inspired by the Roman-Byzantine style, the walls of which were demolished in the southern part During the bombing of the city in 1943, work did not resume until 1952, and it was designated a historical monument in January 2011.