Churches of Paris, France
Paris is full to overflowing with wonderful historical churches, which cover a wide array of architectural styles and purposes. Some of the most notable are listed below; more remain to be added. Listed with each Paris church is its dates of construction, architectural style, type of church, and arrondissement.
 American Cathedral of Holy Trinity (1886) Neo-Gothic Episcopalian Cathedral, 8e This Neo-Gothic cathedral was built to provide a place of worship for American Episcopalians of Paris. |
 Neo-Classical Abbey Church, 8e Dedicated to Mary Magdalene and designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon's army, this is now a Benedictine church popular for weddings. |
 Notre-Dame de Paris (1163-1345)
Gothic Cathedral, 4e One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, this Gothic beauty is a must-see. |
 Panthéon (1806-1842) Neo-Classical Abbey Church and Pantheon, 8e This 18th-century church was originally part of an abbey dedicated to St. Genevieve; it now functions primarily as a burial place for French heroes. |
 Sacré-Coeur Basilica (1875-1914) Romanesque-Byzantine Basilica, 18e This 19th-century basilica and landmark is built over the place to which St. Denis is said to have carried his own severed head after his martyrdom. |  St-Clotilde (1845-1857) Neo-Gothic Basilica, 6e Once the most fashionable church in 19th-century Paris, the neo-Gothic Basilique Ste-Clotilde is best known for its imposing twin spires. |
 Sainte-Chapelle (1241-1248) Gothic Royal Chapel and Catholic Shrine, 1er Famed for its stained glass, this beautiful 13th-century Gothic chapel was built by King Louis IX as his royal chapel. |  Gothic Basilica, 10e The imposing St-Denis is notable for its Gothic architecture and for being the burial site of French monarchs. |
 St-Etienne-du-Mont (1492-1626) Gothic Abbey Church, 5e This church stands on the site of an abbey founded by Clovis and dedicated to Geneviève, the patroness of Paris. It still receives pilgrims today. |  St-Germain l'Auxerrois (14th century) Gothic Royal Church, 1er When the Louvre was still a royal palace, this was its church. It accordingly drew an assortment of royalty, courtesans, men of art and law, and local artisans. |
 St-Germain-des-Prés (1163) Romanesque Abbey Church, 6e Built to house a relic of the True Cross brought from Spain in 542, this church was so powerful in the Middle Ages that it became a town within the town. |
 St-Sulpice (1646-1745) Late Baroque Parish Church, 6e This is a huge - at one time the largest in Paris - Late Baroque church, located in the fashionable neighborhood of Saint-Sulpice. |
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