Still one of my favorite churches we visited this summer. We attended mass here (although there was…read morean issue with non-Catholics walking away with the Eucharist). Quiet atmosphere, restrooms are clean, and they have a gift shop. The tiling at the front of the church is beautiful. 2025 #72

I am not really religious so I visited this place to accompany my cousin who does practice…read moreCatholicism. The story behind the church is very charming. The actual church I think was my favorite that we went to in Paris. It was quaint and beautiful, and there is really a sense of calm and a presence of something divine.

Seeing other reviews, realized I never wrote one for here!…read more My visit was a few years ago though I recall it vividly--after perusing the nearby Marché aux Fleurs de Paris flower market and then the Conciergerie also on Île de la Cité, I arrived to the line outside the entrance to this church on Bd du Palais, with about 30-40 people ahead of me, about a few minutes before noon. Something to note, they are very strict on entry times here, due to limited capacity, and if you miss you time slot, they'll make you wait until the next available time. I learned this the hard way, not realizing some of the visitors in front of me were there for the next time slot after mine, so when they finished letting people in, my time slot was complete and they didn't let anyone else in until the next scheduled time with available capacity. So I ended up waiting an extra 30 minutes, and thankfully the 12:30 time slot had availability for me to enter. Once they scan your ticket, you're ushered into the Lower Chapel, which originally served as an everyday place of worship for lower level courtiers, servants and soldiers in the royal entourage. The vibe is dim and intimate, dedicated to the Virgin Mary with simpler stained glass windows, slender columns with painted ribbed vaults. The ceiling is colored an intense blue adorned with golden fleur-de-lys patterns (representing French royal heritage) and red columns with castle symbols (representing the Spanish heritage of Queen Blanche of Castile, mother of Louis IX). After about 10-15 minutes downstairs most visitors head upstairs to the Upper Chapel, which was a private chapel reserved for King Louis IX, his family, and honored guests, who accessed it directly via a gallery from the royal palace. This space is filled with soaring stained glass windows, each containing more than a thousand panels of glass, and depicting scenes from the Bible, from creation to the Passion of Christ. What an amazing space! The sunlight streaming through the vibrant colored glass was magical, it literally felt like seeing the room through rose-colored glasses. The only downside was the crowds, so if you have the chance I'd recommend getting an early or late time slot if you can.

Quality/Quantity - Book your tickets EARLY!! Sells out often…read moreand quickly. See pictures. Famous, known for the stained glass windows!! See their website! Ambiance - See their website; I do not have the skills to take photos that will be better than theirs. Service - Fairly organized. Mostly self service other than entering. Price - 22 Euros, $25.50US per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

I went to buy a medal that is said to cause miracles. I…read morethink you'll be happy as a souvenir. It's a good product and I think the price is also good.

Beautiful chapel in the heart of Paris, but feels like a spiritual and sensory oasis from the…read morehustle and bustle of the city. Here are housed the remains of two saints. They regularly have masses and adoration. You can purchase religious souvenirs from their gift shop, including miraculous medals. Washrooms are available on site but you might want to bring your own tissue in case they run out of toilet paper. This place does get busy as it's a popular Catholic pilgrimage site.

I walk all day in Paris. Not like a flâneur, but like a maniac. From the 11th to the 12th to the…read more4th, then across the river to the 5th and the 6th. Walking around this city like this is the only chance I'll ever get. Like I'm trying to squeeze a lifetime of walking around Paris into one long walk. On my way to the Luxembourg Gardens, I stop by the Church of Saint-Sulpice to take a breather. A janitor is inside cleaning up the votive candles. He tosses the old candles into a big plastic trash bag then drags it behind him across the marble floor. A trash bag full of prayers burned down to their butt ends and ready for the dumpster.

This is the church that we saw need maintenance. Very simple church. But there are many followers…read morein this church. We constantly see people come to pray. This is a people church. The church two round towers like Roman engineer design. It show a lot of columns in the tower. This design is different than most pointy roof church structures. The inner back room is the prayers room with Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. The high roof structure is seen in this church. The reason I said it need repair because many of the windows are board up. The chapel has a lot of black smoke roof or wall.

"The broken hearted are the bravest among us - they dare to love."…read more One of the main reasons I love Paris is how there's a story in every alleyway, around every corner, and in every cobbled stone arrondissement. Ahh Paris... L'amour est comme le vent, nous ne savons pas d'où il vient... Love is like the wind... On my way to Musée Rodin serendipity brought me to Sainte-Clotilde de Paris. A Basilica in the French Gothic Revival style. Simply breathtaking. Located at Square Samuel Rousseau in the 7th arrondissement... the Catholic Basilica overwhelms the small park opened to the public in 1857. The wonderful statue, L'Education maternelle, dedicated in 1875, faces the Basilica. The 226-feet twin spires can be seen from a mile away. And the story of Abbé Bernard Bouveresse, a leader in the French Resistance resonates here. Between the two Gothic towers, a statue of St. Clotilde watches over Paris like a latter day St. Geneviève. In the end, Sainte-Clotilde de Paris is a memorable stop on the way to the more famous landmarks. Not as legendary as Notre-Dame de Paris or as historic as L'église de la Madeleine just across the Seine, but nonetheless a masterpiece of French Gothic Revival... Love is like the wind... Je t'aime!

There are many notable historic churches in Europe, so standing out is difficult. This little…read morechurch caught the eye of my wife and I and we explored it for a closer look. Absolutely beautiful architecture and detailed pieces all around. Right behind a nice park as well.

I came here around sunrise on a Monday in September. The view was impeccable. There was service…read moregoing on so I found it quite rude to take interior pictures. The exterior was beautiful of course. In front of the basilica, there is a great viewpoint of Paris. I had not seen the side entrance, but the front entrance was pretty discreet. This was a free basilica with additional paid viewing points.

Sacré-Cœur rewards the climb with one of those views that make Paris seem almost impossibly…read morebeautiful. Walking up through Montmartre is good exercise in its own right, with the staircases near the top providing a wonderfully direct final approach as the white basilica rises above you. The surrounding neighborhood is beyond charming, and reaching the summit feels like a fitting culmination of exploring one of the city's most distinctive quarters. Once there, the sweeping view across Paris is spectacular, particularly from the broad steps beneath the basilica. The Romano-Byzantine architecture is striking up close, while the enormous gold mosaic inside gives you another reason to step away from the panorama and enter the church. Few places capture Paris quite so completely: beautiful architecture, a lively neighborhood, and that extraordinary city unfolding beneath you.

Beautiful site and much bigger inside than anticipated. There's not much to do in there but walk…read morearound so you still have enough time to explore other sights the rest of the day. Of course there are reserved areas for worship--prayer, confession, and candle lighting. I probably wouldn't come back but I'm glad I could check it off my "Things to do in Paris" list.

This is my first time ever stepping into this church. It is quite beautiful and supposedly one of…read morethe oldest churches. When walking inside, there is a sign that says, "Please be silent." So, let's just be respectful when entering a place where people go and worship. Overall this place looks stunning and the stained glass windows look so pretty. Everywhere in Europe looks amazing and well-kept! Have to say they did this place right and I did enjoy myself here. Didn't stay too long but just observed the interior and took this photo.

The church was under renovation when we came. It is one of the oldest church in Paris. It is also…read morethe site of Rene Descartes' tomb. It is free admission to go in. It is interesting but it is a very simple looking church inside. The church has lots of history and was founded in the 6th century by the son of Clovis I, Childebert I (ruled 511-558). Very likely THIS IS the oldest church in Paris. Yes this is church is listed as a historical monument.

Centrally located between the Palais Garnier and the Place De Concorde…read more Best thing about this attraction is it's accessibility. No tickets or reservations needed. Just walk in and appreciate the attraction. You can say a small prayer and light a candle for a small donation. Or you can also just appreciate the architecture and history.

What a breathtaking church! They often do concerts inside,…read moreso check with Classictic.com before going. We saw a performance of Vivaldi, and it has become a core memory.

This is lovely neighborhood parish church on the 7th, on its own square, right off Saint Germain…read moredes Pres. It was built in the 18th century and its bright interiors adds to the beauty of the fine workmanship on view. It is very special attending mass there.