This church was so powerful to me. We weren't sure if the door was open but noticed someone else walk 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. read more

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This is the church that we saw need maintenance. Very simple church. But there are many followers in 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. read more

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The Church and fountain are right in the middle of everything if you are staying in our favorite area in Paris. I've never been here in high tourist season, so for me, it's a quiet place with seating, and a beautiful fountain. It's everything you want Paris to be. The Church itself plays a big part in Dan Brown's DaVinci Code. The "Rose Line" is there, it's just not what it really is. That's interesting too. Now go there. read more

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I walk all day in Paris. Not like a flâneur, but like a maniac. From the 11th to the 12th to the 4th, 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. read more

This church looks remarkable from the outside. It's one of the largest churches in Paris. It's very near Jardin du Luxembourg. It's open quite late and it's free to get in. Plus, it's not very busy. It's mostly visited by locals who have come to pray, and some Da Vinci Code tourists. However, I didn't even know of the connection until I read a few reviews mentioning that and googled some info about it. The Da Vinci Code states that the Paris Meridian or the Rose Line as the book calls it, runs through Saint-Sulpice church. You can a see a line by the Obelisk; however this line is used to determine the winter solstice and Easter. Although, the architecture is quite impressive, the inside is in desperate need of some refurbishment. The first chapel, going counter clockwise, contains frescoes by Delacroix. They include "The Battle of Jacob with the Angel," "Saint Michael Slaying the Dragon," and "The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple." Unfortunately, this chapel was under construction and the entire view was blocked during our visit. There is also a statue of Joan of Arc, and that chapel as well was blocked by a nativity scene. And unfortunately, almost all of the other chapels, the paintings were so damaged and dark, you could not see them at all. Plus, a lot of the stained glass windows were broken or also very dark as well. This church needs to be restored to its original glory. It's seen much better days which is a shame. If you have a self-guided tour of the church, it can be quite fascinating. I had Rick Steves' Paris book which pointed out unique aspects of the church and told some of the history. Don't miss one of the world's largest organs located here. Unless you're a massive fan of historical churches (or the Da Vinci Code), I wouldn't recommended going out of your way on your first visit to Paris (with limited time) to see this church. This is worth your time if it's a repeat visit to Paris, or if you're already in the area. It'll take 20 minutes to view. If it's restored, I'd imagine it would be much more worthy of your time to view! read more

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Beautiful place to visit and less crowded then most of the cathedrals in Paris. This place is actually quite large and architecturally stunning, especially from a distance. There is a large fountain in front of the church that is very picturesque and gorgeous. The exterior grounds are not all that well maintained but this place is worth a visit if making your way to Luxembourg Gardens as it is like a block away from the gardens. Yes, this is from the Da Vinci Code... read more

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I read Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, so I had to visit this place. Since the church was close to my rental apartment, I popped inside to take a peek. I must say I was impressed with the church and the numerous works of art that are kept here. Among items you will find includes murals by Delacroix, Holy water fonts sculpted by Jean-Baptise Pigalle and paintings by Signol. They had the replica of the shroud of Turin on display here which is the linen cloth that was wrapped around Christ at the time of his burial. It's so mystical! It's definitely one of my favorite churches in Paris. read more

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Visiting Eglise Saint Sulpice is like walking back in history. ::::::::::LOCATION:::::::::: Within walking distance to Jardin du Luxemborg and the Pantheon a nice detour or addition to your day in the 6th. ::::::::::CHURCH:::::::::: The church is very historic and unaffected by the world outside. The structure is amazing, like all of Paris. There were people praying throughout the church and we sat and prayed also. There is minimal light within the church, but you can see clearly. I am grateful that I came here, as everyone should. read more

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A friend suggested that we visit this church as she thought it was one of the most beautiful she had seen......and she's right. In front of the church there's a beautiful fountain and on the day we were there, a dog was bouncing through the water chasing a ball. The church is undergoing a renewal, as many small chapels are showing the ravages of time, but it's architecture is stunning. Well worth the visit and it was one of my favorites in Paris read more

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I'm a pretty bad Catholic. OK, understatement of the year, I might be one of the worst lapsed Catholics out there. Upon entering Saint-Sulpice, I was mildly surprised that a hidden force field didn't bar me from crossing the threshold. That said, this church is so pretty and peaceful, I nearly wouldn't mind coming to worship here every now and again, even if I don't really believe in the objects of my worship. It's a stately architectural and artistic marvel - even if the stained glass isn't quite as impressive as Notre Dame or Saint-Chapelle, the halls of this cathedral are still worthy. As an added plus, while this church gets a few visitors thanks to its prominent role in the Da Vinci Code, the tourist volume is nowhere near that of Notre Dame. This place is located in a more quiet neighborhood....and indeed, when we visited, I even spotted a small crowd of locals taking in a prayer service in one of the mini-chapels in this building's many nooks. You're welcome inside, but it's still a "working church," rather than just a tourist meat grinder. Worth a look around. read more

In my eyes, Saint Sulpice church has never been less beautiful than Notre Dame in any aspect. If Notre Dame is like a red carpet girl attracting all the spot lights, this church must be like a girl next door - low key, quiet, but still gorgeous... As many other tourists, I firstly came to visit this church because of Da Vinci Code. All though I soon found out from a notice at the church that none of the mystics in the book does exist , I still had so much fun exploring -- the exterior facade, interior sculptures and paintings, the giant organ, the mystic meridian line... My favorite spot of this church is the Chapelle de la Madone, amazing sculpture! Saint Sulpice is so close to the Luxembourg park and large enough to be found out. Don't miss this gem on the rive gauche! read more

I ran into this church while walking to the Luxembourg Gardens. It was barely noted on my map, but I thought I would stop in. It's absolutely beautiful, and it wasn't until I got home that I realized this was in the Da Vinci Code. From what I've read, this has led to idiots banging on centuries-old tiles to see if they kind find hollow storage areas where one might hide a codex. Go America! But yeah, this is definitely worth a visit regardless. It rivals Notre Dame, although this is certainly more understated. It's free to enter. Here's a link to a video tour: http://www.paroisse-saint-sulpice-paris.org/visite.aspx?video=1 read more

Saint-Sulpice is A LOT larger than I thought it would be; almost as big as Notre Dame and actually my preference to the hunchback's famous residence. The Church's baroque interior is magnificent. As you walk down the main isle, the massive arches are perfectly visible and well lit on a sunny day. The chapels contain gorgeous artwork, particularly the marble statue of Mary in the Chapel of the Lady. This most famous chapel of Saint-Sulpice is all the way at the end of the church, with a striking bright blue dome with gold accents. Also characterized by gold accents is the really cool pulpit around halfway in the church. I've always wanted to stand in one of these things and look over everybody; kind of mad I didn't do it here (although I probably would have gotten kicked out)... Guess what else is here! A world famous organ that is also A LOT larger than I thought. Unfortunately, I was not present for its surely ear-crushing and loud usage, but the church does have concerts that you can check timings for, in advance. I also really like the fountain in front of the church; it's got big boy lions (meee-ow)! Another really cool and rare complement of Saint-Sulpice is the gnomon. I had no damn idea what a gnomon was before this place; but apparently, it is an astronomical device, and apparently is in many other European churches. At Saint-Sulpice, it's rather large and hard to miss-kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. Basically, what this device does is cast a shadow on the ground to identify the position of the sun. The church (which is close to Luxembourg Gardens), is also where one of the scenes from The Da Vinci Code takes place. I would imagine that since the novel has been published, the church has experienced an influx of visitors, although it was not crowded at all when I visited (around 9 am on a weekday). read more

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This is the church mentioned in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code as having the Rose Line that held the remains of the Holy Grail. Spoiler: It doesn't. The church itself is nothing special by Paris standards, but is worth a look around. The inside is massive and the outside is unique with the neighboring fountain and odd looking towers. The neighborhood is quaint between the Luxembourg Gardens and the more active Left Bank. If you are making the walk between the two or are a big Dan Brown conspiracy fan, stop by. Otherwise, stick to the other sites suggested by me. read more

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My favourite church in Paris! For me it even beats Notre Dame (probably helps a lot that it doesn't have as many tourists and vendors around it). Awe inspiring and the quiet square and fountain where it located adds to the experience. I was lucky enough to find it, having never heard of it, so it really took me by surprise. read more

Very beautiful church. It would have been amazing to see it in pristine condition. The outside is magnificent and the inside is also beautiful but in need of some love. Certainly worth a visit. read more