Oratoire du Louvre, Paris

Name: Oratoire du Louvre
Address: 8 Rue de l'Oratoire, Paris, 75001, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 60 28 20

#341 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

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. It was founded in 1611 by Pierre de Bérulle as the French branch of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri. It was made the royal chapel of the Louvre Palace by Louis XIII on December 23, 1623, and was host to the funerals of both Louis and Cardinal Richelieu. Work on the church was suspended in 1625 and not resumed until 1740, with the church completed in 1745. ()

Local name: Temple protestant de l'Oratoire du Louvre Completed: 1745 (279 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'42"N, 2°20'26"E

Address

8 Rue de l'OratoireLouvre (Palais-Royal)Paris 75001 France

Contact

+33 1 42 60 28 20

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Day trips

Oratoire du Louvre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée du Louvre, Louvre Palace, Le Louvre des Antiquaires, Cour Carrée.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oratoire du Louvre open?

Oratoire du Louvre is open:

Monday 6:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 8 am - 9 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Oratoire du Louvre?

Nearby attractions include Wall of Philip II Augustus, Paris (1 min walk), Galerie Véro-Dodat, Paris (2 min walk), Rue Croix-des-Petits-Champs, Paris (2 min walk), Medici column, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Oratoire du Louvre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oratoire du Louvre:

Bus

Louvre - Rivoli • Lines: 21, 67, 69, 72, 74, 85, N11, N15, N16, N24 (2 min walk)
Saint-Honoré - Valois • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)

Metro

Louvre — Rivoli • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre • Lines: 1, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (8 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (17 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (17 min walk)