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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
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Address: parvis du Sacré Coeur, Paris 75018
Built in 1873 as a symbol of Christian righteousness, this historic basilica sits on a hill at Montmartre, dominating the Parisian skyline. Its design was decided by competition, and the triple-domed Byzantine sanctuary was constructed in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The basilica houses religious texts and wonderful mosaics. It also...
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
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Address: 6, pl du Parvis de Notre-Dame, Paris 75004
One of the most recognizable historic and religious sites in the world, Notre-Dame de Paris is a Gothic landmark and the city's spiritual home. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it's a vision of stone, stained glass and history. English language tours are offered Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm, Saturday at 2:30pm. If you have the stamina...
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Address: pl de la Madeleine, Paris 75008
Designed to resemble a classical Greco-Roman temple, this imposing structure was begun in 1764 and completed in the early 19th century. Although its construction and purpose suffered fits and starts, La Madeleine was ultimately deemed a church. Today, its elaborate interior boasts a wealth of religious art and iconography, including sculpture and...
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Address: Hôtel des Invalides, Paris 75007
Part of Hôtel des Invalides, this striking church was originally the complex's royal chapel. Now (as then) a landmark on the skyline, the dome was completed in 1708. It rises to 331 feet at its crowning spire and is a wonderful example of classical French architecture. The structure is the burial place for many military heroes, including Napoleon....
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Address: 2, pl Puits-de-l'Ermite, Paris 75005
Modeled after the Alhambra, this Moorish-styled mosque, crowned by a minaret, was built in the 1920s. Lovely courtyards add a note of serenity to the complex, which includes a prayer hall, tea room, bath house (or hammam), and striking interiors with incredible tilework. Tourists flock to the mosque to view the decor, to indulge in fragrant mint...
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Address: pl du Pantheon, Paris 75005
Classical architecture modeled on the Pantheon in Rome distinguishes this stately structure, which features both a dramatic portico and a colonnaded dome. Although "pantheon" originally referred to a temple for all gods, this building serves as the final resting place for some of France's most prestigious citizens, including Victor Hugo, Marie and...
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Address: 2, impasse Saint-Eustache, Paris 75001
This huge church, one of Paris's finest, mixes Gothic and Renaissance styles. Begun in the 16th century, it was the site of the baptisms of Madame de Pompadour and Richelieu. It was also the site of Moliere's funeral, and it shelters the tomb of Jean-Baptiste Colbert (Louis XIV's finance minister). The church offers incredible architecture –...
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Address: 99, rue Saint-Antoine, Paris 75004
This 17th-century church was built by the Jesuits with assistance and approval from Louis XIII. Its incredible Baroque architecture is rich with ornamention, and when the church was completed, its interior featured amazing artwork and furnishings. These, however, were plundered during the Revolution; some are now on display in the Louvre. The...
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Address: 1, rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin, Paris 75005
This grand Gothic church sits in the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank. It's renowned for its architecture, especially the famous twisted column. The structure holds an enormous amount of history (which guides are happy to relate), and the church's long construction time endowed it with unique decorative features and a mix of architectural elements,...
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Address: 6, bd du Palais, Paris 75001
This 13th-century royal chapel was built in 1242-48 by Louis IX to house religious relics brought back from the Holy Land. Originally part of the royal palace complex on the Île de la Cité, it is now incorporated into the Palais de Justice. The stunning Gothic structure boasts two levels, including an upper section that's awash in light from...
