Sacre Couer on the hill of Monmartre provides the best 360 degree views of the city of Paris,…read moreparticularly if you venture to climb the 300 steps to the top dome (for 7 euros). Entrance to the basilica is free, and it's opened from 6am until 10:30pm. It was built with the "self cleaning" Chateau-Lando stone from France, and the rain and weathering keeps it white. Crowds linger on the steps and around the overlook areas. Vendors try to sell you cheap locks to put on the surrounding fencing (the locks covering the fences-even with signs saying "no locks permitted" are an eyesore and should be removed). Security line checks are long and in February 2026 we waited about 30 or 40 mins to enter. I can only imagine what chaos it is in the high season. The basicalla is beautful inside and well worth checking out, although quiet and repect are required as there are masses going on. For this visit the crypt was not available to enter, which was highly disappointing There is also a small train trolly like vehicle right outside that will take you on a 30 minute ride around Monmartre for 12 euros. We thought it was a bit cheesey and touristy at first, but it really was worth it! Sacre couer is majestically beautiful!

Free to visit, lots of people, the line to get in looked long but it went fast. Beautiful basilica,…read morenice view, I heard this was a great place to watch the sunset. You can take a taxi & get dropped off at the top, right at the entrance. If you take the metro, you'll have to walk up 222 steps or pay a few euros to take the Montmartre Funicular up, a 2 min ride. We spent about 30min there.

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.

Less well-known than Notre Dame or Sacre Coeur this church constructed over a century beginning in…read more1532 is no less impressive. Free for entry with neo-Gothic styling the interior is large with prominent features including murals and a sizeable organ while the exterior shows off all the signatures of its era.

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.

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

This church was so powerful to me. We weren't sure if the door was open but noticed someone else…read morewalk in so we followed. I was immediately overwhelmed with emotion. The beauty, the age, the number of individuals praying inside, the music, the smell - everything was powerful to me. I sat in a seat and prayed and took time to be grateful in Paris.

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.

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.

I mean how can you rate a church yet here I am doing it.. From the outside, it seems like you're…read moreabout to enter a miniature Pantheon. However, once you enter, you are transported into a beautiful church. Luckily for us, there was an evening mass when we went and so we decided to stay. It's absolutely beautiful inside. Highly recommend visiting this church if you're just passing by or seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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.

One of the oldest in the city and the site of Rene Descartes' tomb located in the Latin Quarter…read more Free admission, but it still functions as a church so be respectful.

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/

It is a small church in Paris. Very close to Vosges Square. Build on 1627 and completed 1641. The…read morechurch is good size. It definitely can hold 3 to 4 hundred people. The entrance is normally look in compare to many cathedral. It is high ceilings with dome in the altar. Not much of decoration. The visit only take less than 15 minutes. But it is a good stopping spot if you travel to this area. There are many Mary statue or chapel. The statue is a good art there. Mostly gold and bare concrete decoration.