Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris, Paris

Name: Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris
Address: 92 Rue Saint-Denis, Paris, 75001, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 33 50 22

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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. In 1915 the French Ministry of Culture listed it as a monument of historical value. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris Completed: 1780 (244 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 48°51'46"N, 2°21'0"E

Address

92 Rue Saint-DenisLouvre (Les Halles)Paris 75001 France

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+33 1 42 33 50 22

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Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris open?

Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris?

Nearby attractions include Rue de la Petite-Truanderie, Paris (1 min walk), Rue Saint-Denis, Paris (3 min walk), Rue Mondétour, Paris (3 min walk), Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles de Paris:

Bus

Sébastopol - Étienne Marcel • Lines: 29 (2 min walk)
Turbigo - Étienne Marcel • Lines: 29, 38, N12, N13, N14, N23 (2 min walk)

Metro

Étienne Marcel • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Rambuteau • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (5 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (18 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)