Saint-François-Xavier, Paris

Name: Saint-François-Xavier
Address: 12 Place du President Mithouard, Paris, 75007, France
Telephone: +33 1 44 49 62 62

#337 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

St Francis Xavier Church (French: Église Saint-François-Xavier or Église Saint-François-Xavier-des-Missions-étrangères is a parish Roman Catholic church in the 7th arrondissement of Paris dedicated to Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missions. Built in the late 19th century, It gave its name to the nearby Metro station Saint-François-Xavier. It contains the tomb of Madeleine Sophie Barat, a French saint of the Catholic Church and founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart, a worldwide religious institute of educators.It also known for its collection of Italian Baroque and Mannerist paintings, including a work by Tintoretto. ()

Local name: Église Saint-François-Xavier de Paris Completed: 1873 (151 years ago)Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 48°51'2"N, 2°18'48"E

Address

12 Place du President MithouardPalais-Bourbon (École Militaire)Paris 75007 France

Contact

+33 1 44 49 62 62

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Day trips

Saint-François-Xavier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Les Invalides, Musée Rodin, Musée de l'Armée, Le Bon Marché.

~1940 ftN
Military museums and interred war heroes
Les Invalides, Paris
10 min walk • Les Invalides, officially known as L'Hôtel national des Invalides, is an iconic historical complex located in the heart of Paris, France. This grandiose site was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans by order of King Louis XIV.
~1600 ftN
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée Rodin is an enchanting homage to one of France's most revered sculptors, Auguste Rodin. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron and its surrounding gardens, this museum is a sanctuary of art and beauty dedicated to the works of...
0.4 miN
Army museum in former military hospital
Musée de l'Armée, Paris
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de l'Armée stands as an emblematic institution dedicated to military history and the valor of France's armed forces. Housed in the magnificent Hôtel National des Invalides, the museum's collection spans from antiquity to the...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
13 min walk • Le Bon Marché is a department store in Paris. Founded in 1838 and revamped almost completely by Aristide Boucicaut in 1852, it was one of the first modern department stores. It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1986 to 2011.
0.4 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, Paris
11 min walk • The Musée des Plans-Reliefs is a hidden gem located in the heart of Paris, France. Nestled within the historic Les Invalides complex, this unique museum is dedicated to an exceptional collection of 3D maps, offering visitors a glimpse into the art of military...
~1930 ftN
Museum, Military museum
Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, Paris
10 min walk • The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération is a military museum located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. The museum is dedicated to the Ordre de la Libération, France's second national order after the Légion d'honneur, which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum
Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, Paris
11 min walk • La contemporaine is a French library, museum and archive center specialized on 20th century history. It was named "Bibliothèque de documentation internationale contemporaine" until 2018.
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Fountain
Fontaine du Puits de Grenelle, Paris
8 min walk • The Fontaine du puits de Grenelle is a fountain built in 1906, situated in Place Georges Mulot in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sainte-Clotilde, Paris
16 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Clotilde is a basilica church in Paris, located on the Rue Las Cases, in the 7th arrondissement. It is best known for its twin spires.
~1990 ftE
Fountain, Egyptian revival architecture
Fontaine du Fellah, Paris
10 min walk • The Fontaine du Fellah, also known as the Egyptian Fountain, located at 52 rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, next to the entrance of the Vaneau metro station, was built in 1806 during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the neo-Egyptian style inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaign.
~1710 ftE
Park
Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris
9 min walk • The Jardin Catherine-Labouré is a park of about 7,000 square metres in Paris's Seventh Arrondissement, on Rue Babylone. This garden with grapevines and ornamental berries was the potager of the convent of the Daughters of Charity since 1633 and has been open to the public since 1977.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saint-François-Xavier open?

Saint-François-Xavier is open:

Monday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 7:45 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-François-Xavier?

Nearby attractions include Musée Valentin Haüy, Paris (6 min walk), Fontaine du Puits de Grenelle, Paris (8 min walk), Musée Rodin, Paris (8 min walk), Place de Fontenoy, Paris (9 min walk).

How to get to Saint-François-Xavier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-François-Xavier:

Bus

Saint-François-Xavier • Lines: 82, 86, 92 (2 min walk)
El Salvador • Lines: 28, 86 (3 min walk)

Metro

Saint-François-Xavier • Lines: 13 (2 min walk)
Duroc • Lines: 10, 13 (7 min walk)

Train

Gare Montparnasse (20 min walk)
Gare Montparnasse 3 - Vaugirard (22 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (24 min walk)
Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (25 min walk)