Historic Churches and Religious Sites
Paris’s religious landscape spans over a millennium of architectural evolution. This selection features iconic Gothic masterpieces like Notre-Dame and the stained-glass-filled Sainte-Chapelle, alongside the Romano-Byzantine Sacré-Cœur and the Neoclassical Pantheon. Beyond major basilicas, the list includes the 7th-century Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, the Art Nouveau Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre, and the Grand Synagogue of Paris. These sites serve as active places of worship, national monuments, and final resting places for France's most influential historical figures, showcasing the city's diverse spiritual and artistic heritage.
A Notre-Dame Cathedral
Historic Gothic Catholic cathedral known for its stunning architecture and cultural significance. It features notable Gothic art and serves as a place of worship and a national monument.
B Sainte-Chapelle
Historic Gothic chapel from the 13th century renowned for its stunning stained glass windows and rich religious and artistic heritage.
C Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Historic Roman Catholic basilica in romano-byzantine style located at the summit of Montmartre, known for its panoramic views of Paris.
D Pantheon
Neoclassical mausoleum and former church featuring an impressive dome and serving as the burial site for notable French figures.
E The National Residence of the Invalids
Historic complex featuring baroque architecture, a military museum, and a mausoleum containing the tomb of Napoleon I.
F Saint-Eustache Church
This late Gothic church is known as a place where many notables were baptised, wed or buried -
G Church of St Germain l'Auxerrois
Don't miss this architectonically interesting church dating back to the 7th century.
H Sainte-Clotilde Basilica
Neo-gothic Catholic basilica featuring twin spires and stained glass windows, built in the mid-19th century. It is a national monument known for its architecture and religious significance.
I Church of St. Severin
The Church of Saint-Séverin is a Roman Catholic church in the 5th arrondissement, or Latin Quarter, of Paris, on the lively tourist street…
J Church of St Pierre de Montmartre
Saint-Pierre de Montmartre is the second oldest surviving church in Paris, after the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres.
K Church of Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre
Saint-Jean de Montmartre is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 19 Rue des Abbesses in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
L Church of Saint Julian the Poor
Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, in full Église Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, is a Melkite Greek Catholic parish church in Paris, France, and one of the…
M Grand Synagogue of Paris
The Grand Synagogue of Paris, generally known as Synagogue de la Victoire or Grande Synagogue de la Victoire, is an Orthodox Jewish…
N Oratoire du Louvre
The Église réformée de l'Oratoire du Louvre, is an historic Protestant church located at 145 rue Saint-Honoré – 160 rue de Rivoli in the…
O Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Paris
Notre-Dame-de-Lorette is a Roman Catholic church located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, It was built between 1823 and 1836 in the Neo…
P Sainte-Trinité, Paris
The Église de la Sainte-Trinité is a Roman Catholic church located on the place d'Estienne d'Orves, at 3 rue de la Trinité, in the 9th…
Q Saint-Ambroise, Paris
Saint-Ambroise is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the 11th arrondissement in eastern Paris. It is dedicated to St.
R Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes
The Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes is a Gothic royal chapel within the fortifications of the Château de Vincennes on the east edge of Paris,…
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