Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, Paris

Name: Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs
Address: 254 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris, 75003, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 72 92 54

#604 among attractions in Paris

Gothic architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Church of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs is a Catholic church in Paris' Third arrondissement. Early parts of the church, includingnthe west front, built 1420–1480, are in the Flamboyant Gothic style, while later portions, including the south portal, mostly built 1576–86, are examples of French Renaissance architecture. It is notable particularly for its Renaissance carved sculpture, decoration and large collection of French Renaissance paintings in the interior. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 48°51'56"N, 2°21'15"E

Address

254 Rue Saint-MartinTemple (Arts et Métiers)Paris 75003 France

Contact

+33 1 42 72 92 54

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Day trips

Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des Arts et Métiers, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, Tour Jean-sans-Peur.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs?

Nearby attractions include Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris (2 min walk), Square Émile Chautemps, Paris (4 min walk), Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris (4 min walk), Théâtre du Marais, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs:

Bus

Réaumur - Arts et Métiers • Lines: 20, 38, N12, N13, N14, N23 (1 min walk)
Réaumur - Sébastopol • Lines: 20, 38, 39, N12, N13, N14, N23 (3 min walk)

Metro

Arts et Métiers • Lines: 11, 3 (3 min walk)
Réaumur - Sébastopol • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (11 min walk)
East Station (22 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (25 min walk)