Church of Saint-Merri, Paris

Name: Church of Saint-Merri
Address: 76 Rue de la Verrerie, Paris, 75004, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 71 93 93

#221 among attractions in Paris

Gothic architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

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. It is dedicated to the 8th century abbot of Autun Abbey, Saint Mederic, who came to Paris on pilgrimage and later died there in the year 700. In 884 Mederic was declared patron saint of the Right Bank. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Merri Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 48°51'33"N, 2°21'9"E

Address

76 Rue de la VerrerieHôtel-de-Ville (Saint-Merri)Paris 75004 France

Contact

+33 1 42 71 93 93

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Day trips

Church of Saint-Merri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of Saint-Merri open?

Church of Saint-Merri is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint-Merri?

Nearby attractions include Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris (1 min walk), Stravinsky Fountain, Paris (2 min walk), Bibliothèque Kandinsky, Paris (2 min walk), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint-Merri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint-Merri:

Bus

Centre Georges Pompidou • Lines: 29, 38, 75, N12, N13, N14, N23 (3 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 67, 69, 72, 76, 96, N11, N16 (4 min walk)

Metro

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 1, 11 (3 min walk)
Rambuteau • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (8 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (13 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (14 min walk)