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 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.

Another church in Paris? Oui. Everyone always gravitates to Notre Dame, St Chapelle, and Sacre…read moreCoeur but they miss out on many others located in the city. Saint-Eustache is one of them. It's free to enter There are zero lines It's stunning No remodel here. It is as it was when it was opened. When you're in Paris, near La Halles, don't forget to visit Église Saint Eustache, vous pouviez me dire merci plus tard

Slightly swept under the rug since Notre Dame's restoration…read more Just wandering through this Paris neighborhood in the 1st and stumbled on this fantastic cathedral. Built between 1532 and 1633 in an area of Paris that was once the home to the country's largest food market. (Today there's a modern mall across the street.) The original chapel was built in 1213, dedicated to Saint Agnes. It is noted for its immense dimensions, the large organ, and the great wealth of art it holds. Having just visited Notre Dame the day before, I hope Église Saint-Eustache will soon get a restoration. This is an incredible architectural achievement inside and out. And I would love to see it in its original brighter glory.

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.

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.

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 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.

We happened upon this gorgeous Gothic Roman Catholic church and went in to check it out ,,, i…read morethought it was was gorgeous inside and out. The church's external features include some fine gargoyles and flying buttresses. Its bells include the oldest one remaining in Paris, cast in 1412; their ringing is recalled in a well known poem in praise of Paris by Alan Seeger. There is a flamboyant rose window above the west entrance. The large Gothic portal under the bell tower was transferred from the church of St-Pierre-aux-boeufs which was demolished to create a new street. Its relief depicts St. Martin dividing his cloak You could tell it was very old especially some of the paintings were so dark from age. Internal features of the church include both ancient stained glass and a set of seven modern windows Loved the colorful stained glass windows. We looked around a bit and and i was able to take some non flash pics. There was a man inside that was yelling at people .. I assume he was a homeless person of questionable mental state .. we tried to keep our distance from him. We are not Catholic but i enjoy the architecture and the art of their cathedrals .. the stained glass .. organs, Gothic architecture and so many interesting details.

Saint Séverin was apparently the patron of this church and was a 6th century hermit who lived on…read morethe site. It is believed that he died in 540 AD. This a very ancient and very Gothic catholic church. It was built in the 12th century. It has a lot of beautiful art and statuary and history. There is a renovation project planned and they are soliciting donations. This church probably won't be part of the French government's plan to update churches like Notre Dame is. There are gargoyles adorning the outside of the Church and one can see quite a bit of deterioration of the stone both inside and out. It would be amazing if all the paintings inside were individually lit and a modern lighting system were installed as it is quite dark inside and it is hard to appreciate its beauty. The transepts are enormous. Its always nice to see a church open during the day for either prayer or sightseeing

Wow! We came here for vivaldi's 4 seasons, Ave Maria and famous Concertos it was amazing! The…read moreinstruments sounding just echoed perfectly in the church. This is the oldest church in Paris.

Bonjour! I find Gothic Cathedrals magical. I'm also a huge fan of gargoyles, and my favorite movie…read moreis "I Frankenstein." So put all those together, finding this church out of the blue was a Godsend. It was meant to be, for me to come here. Truly blessed. Cheers!

We were walking and shopping in le Marais 4th Arr and came across the English Church of Saint Paul…read more& Saint Louis. Wow! What a surprise. The High Alter and Chancel area are incredibly beautiful. I have attached some photos of it, along with the Organ pipes above the Narthex. The Jesuit architects Étienne Martellange and François Derand, built the present building at the request of Louis XIII in the early seventeenth century. LOL What makes the church important is it's Baroque style, rather then the prevalent Gothic of the time. It's introduction changed Parisian religious architecture and is exquisite to see. On PBS Masterpiece Theater's Les Misérables, Cosette and Marius were married here. Sadly like Notre-Dame, Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis du Marais was plundered during the French Revolution when many of its artworks were destroyed. Mass on Sunday is at 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. https://www.spsl.fr/

I really love this church. It doesn't look big from the outside, but once inside, it's huge…read more Really beautiful inside too, and I was going to take photos but instead, I closed my eyes, relaxed and prayed. That felt so good, and I felt so blessed and so much lighter afterwards. Best of all, It's a block away from the metro station, a few blocks from our hotel, and right across so many delicious restaurants, boulangerie and chocolates all in the heart of the fashion district, La Marais, Paris. Bonjour!