Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Paris

Name: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Address: 12 Rue Daru, Paris, 75008, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 27 37 34

#263 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located at 12 rue Daru in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It was established and consecrated in 1861, making it the first Russian Orthodox place of worship in France. It is the see of the Patriarchal Exarchate for Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe, recently transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow. It was built in part through a gift of 200,000 francs from Tsar Alexander II. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral had not been aligned with the Patriarch of Moscow since the Russian Revolution. But as of 14 September 2019 the Jurisdiction of the parish community of the cathedral was transferred to the Patriarchate of Moscow. The cathedral should not be confused with Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, which is a provincial cathedral of the Patriarchal Exarchate in Western Europe. The closest métro station is Courcelles ()

Local name: Cathédrale Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky de Paris Architectural style: Byzantine revival, EclecticismCoordinates: 48°52'39"N, 2°18'7"E

Address

12 Rue DaruÉlysée (Faubourg-du-Roule)Paris 75008 France

Contact

+33 1 42 27 37 34

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Day trips

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Boulevard Haussmann, Place Charles de Gaulle.

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Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Boulevard Haussmann, Paris
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Nightlife, Dancing
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Mansion housing 15th to 18th-century art
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Fine art and furniture in a mansion museum
Musée Nissim de Camondo, Paris
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0.4 miNE
Wooded park with 18th-century follies
Parc Monceau, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alexander Nevsky Cathedral open?

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 3 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 3 pm - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 3 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Salle Pleyel, Paris (2 min walk), Le Feuvre & Roze, Paris (4 min walk), Centre national de la photographie, Paris (5 min walk), Quartier du Faubourg-du-Roule, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral:

Bus

Hoche - Saint-Honoré • Lines: 22, 31, 43, 52 (2 min walk)
Courcelles • Lines: 30, 84 (4 min walk)

Metro

Ternes • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Courcelles • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Charles de Gaulle — Étoile (11 min walk)
Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (11 min walk)

Tram

Porte d'Asnières-Marguerite Long • Lines: T3b (22 min walk)
Porte de Clichy • Lines: T3b (34 min walk)

Ferry

Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (29 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (41 min walk)