Paris: Gothic Architecture

Places and attractions in the Gothic architecture 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...

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...

Musée de Cluny

Medieval art museum in Gothic mansion Nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny, officially known as the Musée National du Moyen Âge, offers visitors a deep dive into the medieval era. This unique museum is renowned for housing an exceptional collection of artifacts from the...

Château de Vincennes

14th-century castle Situated on the eastern edge of Paris, the Château de Vincennes is a massive fortress that offers a unique glimpse into the medieval and early modern history of France. This imposing structure, with its substantial walls and imposing keep, stands as a testament to the...

Louvre castle

The Louvre Castle, once a formidable medieval fortress, now stands as the silent foundational footprint beneath the world-renowned Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris, France. This historical site, with its origins dating back to the late 12th century, was commissioned...

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...

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...

Tour Jean-sans-Peur

Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Tour Jean-sans-Peur (Tower of John the Fearless) is a hidden gem that offers a glimpse into the city's turbulent medieval past. This historic tower is the last remaining part of the Hôtel de Bourgogne, the residence of the Dukes of...

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...

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-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.

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.

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.

Hôpital Saint-Antoine

Saint-Antoine-des-Champs Abbey was a convent in what is now the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The faubourg Saint-Antoine developed around it. It later became the hôpital Saint-Antoine.

Saint-Laurent

Saint-Laurent is a church in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. It is built on Paris's north–south axis, linking Senlis and Orléans, as laid out by the Romans in the course of the mid 1st century BC, now marked by the rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, rue Saint-Martin, rue Saint-Jacques and rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques.

Hôtel de Sens

The Hôtel de Sens or Hôtel des archevêques de Sens is a medieval hôtel particulier, or private mansion, in the Marais, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. It nowadays houses the Forney art library.

Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs

The Church of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs is a Catholic church in Paris' Third arrondissement. Early parts of the church, includingnthe west front, built 1420–1480, are in the Flamboyant Gothic style, while later portions, including the south portal, mostly built 1576–86, are examples of French Renaissance architecture.

Chapel

Saint-Denys de la Chapelle is a church of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It is located in the neighborhood of La Chapelle along one of the oldest roads in Paris.

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