Chapelle expiatoire, Paris

Name: Chapelle expiatoire
Address: 29 Rue Pasquier, Paris, 75008, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 65 35 80

#278 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

The Chapelle expiatoire is a chapel located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The chapel was constructed on the grounds where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette had been buried after they had been guillotined, and it is therefore dedicated to them. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 48°52'25"N, 2°19'22"E

Address

29 Rue PasquierÉlysée (Madeleine)Paris 75008 France

Contact

+33 1 42 65 35 80

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Day trips

Chapelle expiatoire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chapelle expiatoire open?

Chapelle expiatoire is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Chapelle expiatoire?

Nearby attractions include Madeleine Cemetery, Paris (1 min walk), Théâtre des Mathurins, Paris (4 min walk), Passage du Havre, Paris (6 min walk), Saint-Augustin, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to Chapelle expiatoire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapelle expiatoire:

Metro

Saint-Augustin • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Saint-Lazare • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 3 (5 min walk)

Bus

Pasquier - Anjou • Lines: 20, 22, 32, 43, 80, N53 (2 min walk)
Anjou - Chauveau-Lagarde • Lines: 52, 84 (3 min walk)

Train

Gare Saint-Lazare (6 min walk)
Haussmann - Saint-Lazare (8 min walk)

Ferry

Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (19 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (24 min walk)

Tram

Porte d'Asnières-Marguerite Long • Lines: T3b (37 min walk)