Paris: Church

Places and attractions in the Church category

Notre-Dame de Paris

Iconic Gothic church with literary link The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, also known as Notre-Dame, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has towered over the Ile de la Cité in the heart of Paris for centuries. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the cathedral is not only a place of religious...

Sacré-Cœur

Landmark hilltop white basilica Perched atop the hill of Montmartre, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur, is a revered landmark and a beacon of spiritual solace. This Roman Catholic church, with its white domes that gleam in the sunlight, offers not just a place...

Sainte-Chapelle

Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows Sainte-Chapelle stands as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This Gothic-style church, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass windows, was consecrated in 1248 and originally commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of Passion...

Les Invalides

Military museums and interred war heroes Les Invalides, officially known as L'Hôtel national des Invalides, is an iconic historical complex located in the heart of Paris, France. This grandiose site was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans by order of King Louis XIV.

La Madeleine

Church built in style of Greek temple Nestled in the heart of Paris, La Madeleine is not just another church; it is an architectural marvel that commands the attention of visitors with its classical grandeur. Officially known as L'église de la Madeleine, this Roman Catholic church is renowned for its...

Church of Saint-Sulpice

Vast church with a facade by Servandoni The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a grand Roman Catholic church nestled in the heart of Paris, France. Known for its impressive dimensions, the church is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and is considered the second-largest church in the city.

Saint-Eustache

Saint-Eustache Church is a notable landmark in the heart of Paris, France, famed for its distinctive blend of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Nestled in the bustling area of Les Halles, this building is not only a place of worship but also a piece of...

Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes

The Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes is a hidden gem located in the historic town of Vincennes, just on the outskirts of Paris, France. This chapel, lesser-known compared to its famous namesake on the Île de la Cité, is a part of the grand Château de Vincennes and is a...

Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

Nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter of Paris, the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont stands as a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This exquisite church, known for its unique architectural blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, offers a tranquil...

Saint-Jacques Tower

Gothic tower and last remains of church Saint-Jacques Tower, a Gothic architectural jewel, pierces the sky of the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. This solitary bell tower, all that remains of the former 16th-century Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, serves as a historical monument and a beacon...

Sainte-Rita

Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Chapel of Sainte-Rita offers a tranquil oasis of spirituality amidst the bustling city streets. Known for its intimate and serene atmosphere, this chapel is a hidden gem for those looking to escape the fast pace of urban life and find...

Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts

Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts is a lesser-known gem nestled in the bustling cityscape of Paris, France. This historic church is located in the 12th arrondissement and is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more prominent Parisian landmarks.

Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Nestled in the heart of Paris's vibrant 6th arrondissement, the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés stands as a testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical history. A pinnacle of religious and cultural significance, this storied abbey, founded in the 6th century, is one...

St-Gervais-et-St-Protais

Nestled within the heart of the Marais district in Paris, the Church of St-Gervais-et-St-Protais stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This parish church, with its origins dating back to the 4th century, is a serene escape from...

Basilica of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

Located at 6, rue Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is one of ten minor basilicas located in the Île-de-France region of France. The closest Metro station is 'Bourse'.

Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

The Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois is a Roman Catholic church in the First Arrondissement of Paris, situated at 2 Place du Louvre, directly across from the Louvre Palace.

Church of Saint-Merri

The Church of Saint-Merri or Église Saint-Merry is a parish church in Paris, located near the Centre Pompidou along the rue Saint Martin, in the 4th arrondissement on the Rive Droite.

Saint-Pierre de Montmartre

Saint-Pierre de Montmartre is one of the oldest surviving churches in Paris, second to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, but the lesser known of the two main churches in Montmartre, the other being the more famous 19th-century Sacré-Cœur Basilica, just above it.

American Church in Paris

The American Church in Paris is the first American church established outside the United States. It traces its roots back to 1814, and the present church building - located at 65 Quai d'Orsay in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France - dates to 1931.

Cathedral of Saint Etienne

The Basilica and Cathedral of Saint-Étienne in Paris, on the Île de la Cité, was an early Christian church that preceded Notre-Dame de Paris. It was built in the 4th or 5th century, directly in front of the location of the modern cathedral, and just 250 meters from the royal palace.

Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis

Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is a church on rue Saint-Antoine in the Marais quarter of Paris. The present building was constructed from 1627 to 1641 by the Jesuit architects Étienne Martellange and François Derand, on the orders of Louis XIII of France. It gives its name to Place Saint-Paul and its nearest Metro station, Saint-Paul.

Saint-Jean de Montmartre

Saint-Jean de Montmartre is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 19 Rue des Abbesses in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Situated at the foot of Montmartre, it is notable as the first example of reinforced concrete in church construction.

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, in full Église Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, is a Melkite Greek Catholic parish church in Paris, France, and one of the city's oldest religious buildings.

Sorbonne Chapel

The Chapel of Sainte Ursule de la Sorbonne, also known as the Sorbonne Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located on the Sorbonne historical site, in the Latin quarter of Paris. It was rebuilt in the 17th century by order of Cardinal Richelieu.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located at 12 rue Daru in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It was established and consecrated in 1861, making it the first Russian Orthodox place of worship in France.

Île Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis en l'Île is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 19 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île on Île Saint-Louis in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.

St. Stephen's Greek Orthodox Cathedral

St. Stephen's Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of France in Paris. It is located at 7 rue Georges-Bizet, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It was consecrated on 22 December 1895.

Chapelle expiatoire

The Chapelle expiatoire is a chapel located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The chapel was constructed on the grounds where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette had been buried after they had been guillotined, and it is therefore dedicated to them.

American Cathedral in Paris

The American Cathedral in Paris, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is one of the oldest English-speaking churches in Paris.

Temple du Marais

The Temple du Marais, sometimes known as the Temple Sainte-Marie, or historically, as the Church of Sainte Marie de la Visitation, is a Protestant church located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, in the district of Le Marais at 17 Rue Saint-Antoine.

Saint-Augustin

The Église Saint-Augustin de Paris is a Catholic church located at 46 boulevard Malesherbes in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.

Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

The Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul is a church in the 10th arrondissement of Paris dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul. It gives its name to the Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul around it.

Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant

Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Ménilmontant, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Collège des Bernardins

The Collège of Bernardins, or Collège Saint-Bernard, located no 20, rue de Poissy in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is a former Cistercian college of the historic University of Paris.

Sainte-Clotilde

The Basilica of Saint Clotilde is a basilica church in Paris, located on the Rue Las Cases, in the 7th arrondissement. It is best known for its twin spires.

Church of Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte

The Church of Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte is a Roman Catholic church located in Villejuif, Val-de-Marne, France. It is listed as a Historic Monument.

St. Sergius Institute

The St Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute in Paris, France, is a private school of higher education in Orthodox theology, founded in 1925 in conformity with French legislation and the norms of European university education, accredited by the Académie de Paris. The mission of the St.

Saint-François-Xavier

St Francis Xavier Church French: Église Saint-François-Xavier or Église Saint-François-Xavier-des-Missions-étrangères is a parish Roman Catholic church in the 7th arrondissement of Paris dedicated to Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missions.

Oratoire du Louvre

The Temple protestant de l'Oratoire du Louvre, also Église réformée de l'Oratoire du Louvre, is a historic Protestant church located at 145 rue Saint-Honoré – 160 rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, across the street from the Louvre.

Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas

Saint-Jacques du Haut-Pas is a Roman Catholic parish church in Paris, France. The cathedral is located at the corner of Rue Saint-Jacques and Rue de l'Abbé de l'Épée in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.

Val-de-Grâce

The Church of the Val-de-Grâce is a Roman Catholic church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in what is now the Val-de-Grâce Hospital. The edifice was formerly a royal abbey, and its dome is a principal landmark of the skyline of Paris.

Saint-Roch

The Church of Saint-Roch is a late Baroque 126 meter-long church in Paris, dedicated to Saint Roch. Located at 284 rue Saint-Honoré, in the 1st arrondissement, it was built between 1653 and 1740. The church is organized as a series of chapels.

Saint-Séverin

The Church of Saint-Séverin is a Roman Catholic church in the Latin Quarter of Paris, located on the lively tourist street Rue Saint-Séverin.

Sainte-Trinité

The Église de la Sainte-Trinité is a Roman Catholic church located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The church is a building of the Second Empire period, built between 1861 and 1867 at a cost of almost 5 million francs.

Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris

The Église Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris is a Roman Catholic parish church in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. It has housed the relics of the Empress Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, since 1819, for which it remains a site of veneration in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

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