Saint-Séverin, Paris

Name: Saint-Séverin
Address: 5 Rue Saint-Séverin, Paris, 75005, France
Telephone: +33 1 43 54 49 31

#362 among attractions in Paris

Gothic architecture, Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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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. It is one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank, and it continues in use as a place of worship. It was on this burial ground that the first recorded surgery for gallstones was performed in 1451 by Germanus Collot. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Séverin Architectural style: FlamboyantCoordinates: 48°51'11"N, 2°20'35"E

Address

5 Rue Saint-SéverinLuxembourg (Monnaie)Paris 75005 France

Contact

+33 1 43 54 49 31

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Saint-Séverin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sainte-Chapelle, Musée de Cluny, Lutetia, Le Caveau de la Huchette.

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Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saint-Séverin open?

Saint-Séverin is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Séverin?

Nearby attractions include Place Saint-Michel, Paris (1 min walk), Fontaine Saint-Michel, Paris (1 min walk), Pont Saint-Michel, Paris (3 min walk), Rue de la Harpe, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Séverin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Séverin:

Metro

Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (1 min walk)
Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Bus

Saint-Michel - Saint-Germain • Lines: 21, 27, 38, 96, N12, N122, N13, N14, N21 (2 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: 27, 87, 96, N12, N13 (2 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (4 min walk)
Luxembourg (14 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)