Temple du Marais, Paris

Name: Temple du Marais
Address: 17 Rue Saint-Antoine, Paris, 75004, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 74 40 82

#296 among attractions in Paris

Church, Baroque architecture

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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. It was originally built as a Roman Catholic convent by the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, whose sisters were commonly called the Visitandines. The church was closed in the French Revolution and later given to a Protestant congregation which continues its ministry to the present. The closest métro station is Bastille ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'13"N, 2°21'58"E

Address

17 Rue Saint-AntoineHôtel-de-Ville (Arsenal)Paris 75004 France

Contact

+33 1 42 74 40 82

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Temple du Marais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hôtel de Sully, Carnavalet Museum, Bassin de l'Arsenal, Place des Vosges.

~540 ftNW
Museum, Baroque architecture
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Carnavalet Museum, Paris
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~1940 ftS
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~780 ftN
17th-century square lined with houses
Place des Vosges, Paris
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~1100 ftE
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~490 ftE
Bustling square where prison once stood
Place de la Bastille, Paris
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~1280 ftS
Canal
Canal de l'Ourcq, Paris
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~480 ftN
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~1170 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, Paris
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~1460 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Paris
8 min walk • The Pavillon de l'Arsenal is the Paris Center for architecture and urbanism, a center for urban planning and museum located in the 4th arrondissement at 21, boulevard Morland, Paris, France. It is open daily except Mondays; admission is free.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Temple du Marais open?

Temple du Marais is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Temple du Marais?

Nearby attractions include Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris (3 min walk), Place de la Bastille, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel de Sully, Paris (3 min walk), Rue Beautreillis, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Temple du Marais by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple du Marais:

Bus

Birague • Lines: 69, 76, N11, N16 (2 min walk)
Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine • Lines: 69, 76, N11, N16, Verte (2 min walk)

Metro

Bastille • Lines: 1, 5, 8 (4 min walk)
Sully - Morland • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (15 min walk)

Train

Gare de Lyon (18 min walk)
Gare d'Austerlitz (22 min walk)