The Sacre-Caur's architect, Paul Abadie, wanted to demolish St-Pierre, but he was overruled, and it was restored as a riposte to the Sacre-Caur. 
Paul Abadie designed a number of churches in France.
mnli hypothesis: Paul Abadie designed a number of churches in France. premise: The Sacre-Caur's architect, Paul Abadie, wanted to demolish St-Pierre, but he was overruled, and it was restored as a riposte to the Sacre-Caur. 