30 LESS TOURISTY CHURCHES
All these churches are free to visit.
They belong to the Catholic faith (except for the Anglican American Cathedral and the Orthodox Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral).
Overview Table
Name | Appeal | Main Style(s) | Years Built | Arr. | |
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1 | St. Clotilde | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Gothic | 1846 - 1857 | 7 |
2 | Saint-Nicolas des Champs | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Gothic | 1420 - 1615 | 3 |
3 | St. Laurent | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Gothic | 1429 - 1659 | 10 |
4 | St. Gervais | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Gothic & Classical | 1494 - 1624 | 4 |
5 | St. Paul St. Louis | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Baroque | 1627 - 1641 | 4 |
6 | St. Trinité | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Renaissance | 1861 - 1867 | 9 |
7 | St. Vincent de Paul | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Classical | 1824 - 1844 | 10 |
8 | St. Louis des Invalides | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Classical | 1676 - 1679 | 7 |
9 | American Cathedral | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Gothic | 1882 - 1886 | 8 |
10 | Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Gothic & Neo-Romanesque | 1863 - 1880 | 20 |
11 | St. Jean-Baptiste de Belleville | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Gothic | 1854 - 1859 | 19 |
12 | St. François-Xavier | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Classical & Neo-Renaissance | 1861 - 1873 | 7 |
13 | Notre-Dame-de-Lorette | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Classical | 1823 - 1836 | 9 |
14 | St. Philippe-du-Roule | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Classical | 1874 - 1884 | 8 |
15 | St. Thomas-d'Aquin | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Baroque | 1682 - 1683 | 7 |
16 | Alexandre Nevsky | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Byzantine-Muscovite | 1859 - 1861 | 8 |
17 | Notre-Dame du Secours | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Gothic | 1898 - 1898 | 11 |
18 | Notre-Dame-du-Travail | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Modern & Neo-Romanesque | 1897 - 1902 | 14 |
19 | St. Christophe-de-Javel | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Neo-Gothic & Art Deco | 1926 - 1930 | 15 |
20 | St. Esprit | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Modern & Neo-Byzantine | 1928 - 1935 | 12 |
21 | St. Jean-Bosco | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Art Deco | 1933 - 1937 | 20 |
22 | St. Medard | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Gothic | 1450 - 1784 | 5 |
23 | St. Pierre de Montmartre | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Romanesque & Gothic | 1133 - 1470 | 18 |
24 | St. Michel des Batignolles | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Modern & Neo-Byzantine | 1913 - 1934 | 17 |
25 | St. Pierre-de-Chaillot | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Modern & Neo-Byzantine | 1933 - 1938 | 16 |
26 | Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Neo-Romanesque | 1855 - 1859 | 13 |
27 | Notre-Dame-des-Blancs | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Classical | 1685 - 1690 | 4 |
28 | St. Pierre de Montrouge | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Neo-Romanesque | 1863 - 1872 | 14 |
29 | St. Odile Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Art Deco & Neo-Byzantine | 1935 - 1946 | 17 |
30 | St. Jean de Montmartre | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Art Nouveau & Neo-Gothic | 1894 - 1904 | 18 |
1. St. Clotilde Basilica

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Gothic
Years Built 1846 – 1857
Arrondissement 7th
French Name
Basilique Sainte-Clotilde
This basilica, constructed in the mid-19th century, is renowned for its striking neo-Gothic architecture.
It’s dedicated to Saint Clotilde, the wife of King Clovis I and a significant figure in the Christianization of the Franks.
Its interior features beautiful stained glass windows and a remarkable organ, which is one of the largest in Paris.
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2. Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Gothic
Years Built 1420 – 1615
Arrondissement 3rd
French Name
Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs
The original church dated back to the 11th and 12th centuries. It was rebuilt during the 15th and 17th centuries. It’s an example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, characterized by intricate details and soaring structures.
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3. St. Laurent Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Gothic
Years Built 1429 – 1659
Arrondissement 10th
French Name
Église Saint-Laurent
This church was developed in several stages between the 15th and 17th centuries. It is known for its eclectic architectural style, reflecting various renovations and adaptations over the centuries while retaining Gothic as its main style.
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4. St. Gervais Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Styles Gothic & Classical
Years Built 1494 – 1624
Arrondissement 4th
French Names
Église Saint-Gervais
Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais
This church, dating back to the 16th century is a blend of Gothic and Classical styles. It’s notable for its stunning architecture, including a remarkable façade and a richly decorated interior featuring beautiful chapels and artworks.
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5. St. Paul St. Louis Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Baroque
Years Built 1627 – 1641
Arrondissement 4th
French Name
Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis
This church dates back to the 17th century. It features a striking façade and an impressive interior, characterized by its ornate decorations and beautiful altarpieces.
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6. St. Trinité Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Renaissance
Years Built 1861 – 1867
Arrondissement 9th
French Name
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
This church constructed in the 19th century is notable for its striking architectural style that blends elements of the neo-Renaissance style.
It features a grand façade adorned with sculptures and a large dome. Inside, the church boasts an impressive organ, and beautiful stained glass windows.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
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7. St. Vincent de Paul Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Classical
Years Built 1824 – 1844
Arrondissement 10th
French Name
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
This church was constructed in the 19th century, in a neo-Classical style. It features a striking façade with a large portico supported by Corinthian columns, and its interior is adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and intricate decorations.
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8. St. Louis des Invalides Cathedral

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Classical
Years Built 1676 – 1679
Arrondissement 7th
French Names
Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides
Église des Soldats
This cathedral is located within the Invalides complex, next to Napoleon I’s tomb, which is under the large golden dome (also called Church of the Dôme – although it is now desacralized).
This cathedral has free entry, unlike the rest of the Invalides complex.
This place of worship dates back to the 17th century and serves as the seat of the bishop for the French Armed Forces.
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9. American Cathedral

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Gothic
Years Built 1882 – 1886
Arrondissement 8th
French Name
Cathédrale Américaine de Paris
This anglican cathedral was built in the late 19th century, featuring a facade with intricate stone carvings and a magnificent rose window.
In 1923, a memorial dedicated to the American soldiers who died during WWI was added.
The cathedral serves as a spiritual home for the English-speaking community in Paris and hosts various cultural and community events.
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10. Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Gothic & Neo-Romanesque
Years Built 1863 – 1880
Arrondissement 20th
French Name
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant
This church was built between 1863 and 1880. It showcases a blend of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic architectural styles. It’s notable for its bell tower and its interior that features a nave with metal vaults.
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11. St. Jean-Baptiste de Belleville Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Gothic
Years Built 1854 – 1859
Arrondissement 19th
French Name
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Belleville
This church was constructed between 1854 and 1859, in neo-Gothic style.
It features a striking facade and its interior showcases stained glass windows and a spacious nave.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
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12. St. François-Xavier Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Styles Neo-Classical & Neo-Renaissance
Years Built 1861 – 1873
Arrondissement 7th
French Names
Église Saint-François-Xavier
Église Saint-François-Xavier-des-Missions-Étrangères
This church was built in the late 19th century and showcases a blend of neo-Classical and neo-Renaissance architectural styles. Its striking façade features a prominent dome and intricate sculptures, making it a notable landmark in the area.
The interior is equally impressive, adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and elaborate decorations that reflect its religious significance.
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13. Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Classical
Years Built 1823 – 1836
Arrondissement 9th
French Name
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
This church was built between 1823 and 1836. Designed in the neo-Classical style, the church features a striking façade and an ornate interior adorned with gilded ceilings, paintings, and frescoes.
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14. St. Philippe-du-Roule Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Classical
Years Built 1874 – 1884
Arrondissement 8th
French Name
Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule
This church was built in the late 19th century and is designed in the neo-Classical style, which evokes Greco-Roman buildings, featuring a prominent façade with a portico supported by columns. Inside, it boasts twin rows of columns and a grand altar.
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15. St. Thomas-d'Aquin Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Baroque
Years Built 1682 – 1683
Arrondissement 7th
French Name
Église Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin
This church was constructed in the late 17th century. It features a Baroque architectural style, characterized by its grand facade and intricate interior decorations, including beautiful paintings and statues that enhance its serene atmosphere.
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16. Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Byzantine-Muscovite
Years Built 1859 – 1861
Arrondissement 8th
French Name
Cathédrale Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky
This prominent Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1861 and built with support from Tsar Alexander II. It showcases a neo-Byzantine architectural style, characterized by its ornate domes and intricate interior designs.
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Alexander Nevsky, a revered figure in Russian history.
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17. Notre-Dame du Secours Basilica

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Gothic
Years Built 1898 – 1898
Arrondissement 11th
French Name
Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours
This basilica was built in 1898, it’s a notable example of neo-Gothic architecture.
It’s distinguished by its 62-meter spire, which stands out amidst the surrounding buildings.
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18. Notre-Dame-du-Travail Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Styles Modern & Neo-Romanesque
Years Built 1897 – 1902
Arrondissement 14th
French Names
Église Notre-Dame-du-Travail
Église Notre-Dame-du-Travail de Plaisance
This church was built between 1897 and 1902 and is notable for its unique architectural style, which incorporates iron and glass, reflecting the industrial age.
The church serves as a symbol of social Catholicism, emphasizing the connection between faith and the working class. Its interior features a striking use of steel, which sets it apart from traditional stone churches.
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19. St. Christophe-de-Javel Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Styles Neo-Gothic & Art Deco
Years Built 1926 – 1930
Arrondissement 15th
French Name
Église Saint-Christophe-de-Javel
This church was built between 1926 and 1930. It’s notable for its modern architectural style, utilizing reinforced concrete, which was innovative for its time.
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20. St. Esprit Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Styles Modern & Neo-Byzantine
Years Built 1928 – 1935
Arrondissement 12th
French Name
Église du Saint-Esprit
This church was completed in 1935. I’s notable for its neo-Byzantine architectural style, which distinguishes it from many other churches in the city. It features a striking façade and a spacious interior.
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21. St. Jean-Bosco Church

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Main Style Art Deco
Years Built 1933 – 1937
Arrondissement 20th
French Name
Église Saint-Jean-Bosco
This church, constructed between 1933 and 1937, features a high bell tower and an Art Deco architectural style, distinguished by its unique design elements, including stained glass windows.
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22. St. Medard Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Style Gothic
Years Built 1450 – 1784
Arrondissement 5th
French Name
Église Saint-Médard
The construction of this church spanned from the 15th to the 18th century and showcases the Gothic style.
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23. St. Pierre de Montmartre Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Styles Romanesque & Gothic
Years Built 1133 – 1470
Arrondissement 18th
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre
This church is one of the city’s oldest one. The current structure dates back to the 12th century.
Architecturally, it showcases a blend of Romanesque and early Gothic styles, featuring a simple yet elegant interior.
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24. St. Michel des Batignolles Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Styles Modern & Neo-Byzantine
Years Built 1913 – 1934
Arrondissement 17th
French Name
Église Saint-Michel des Batignolles
This church was built between 1913 and 1934. It features a prominent bell tower topped with a statue of the Archangel Michael, a replica of a statue from Mont St. Michel.
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25. St. Pierre-de-Chaillot Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Styles Modern & Neo-Byzantine
Years Built 1933 – 1938
Arrondissement 16th
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre de Chaillot
This church was constructed between 1933 and 1938 and is notable for its distinctive neo-Byzantine style.
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26. Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Romanesque
Years Built 1855 – 1859
Arrondissement 13th
French Name
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare
This church, constructed between 1855 and 1859, showcases a neo-Romanesque style.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
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27. Notre-Dame-des-Blancs Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Style Classical
Years Built 1685 – 1690
Arrondissement 4th
French Name
Église Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux
This church originally founded in the 13th century was rebuilt during the 17th century. It features a Classical architectural style and is notable for its artistic chapels.
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28. St. Pierre de Montrouge Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Style Neo-Romanesque
Years Built 1863 – 1872
Arrondissement 14th
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre de Montrouge
This church was constructed between 1863 and 1872, showcasing a neo-Romanesque architectural style. It features a prominent bell tower and is known for its façade and interior decorations.
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29. St. Odile Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Styles Art Deco & Neo-Byzantine
Years Built 1935 – 1946
Arrondissement 17th
French Name
Église Sainte-Odile
This church was constructed in the mid-20th century, its architecture draws inspiration from Art Deco and neo-Byzantine styles, featuring reinforced concrete and a distinctive central window that illustrates scenes from the life of Saint Odile.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
30. St. Jean de Montmartre Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Main Styles Art Nouveau & Neo-Gothic
Years Built 1894 – 1904
Arrondissement 18th
French Name
Église Saint-Jean de Montmartre
This church was constructed between 1894 and 1904, with a façade made of red bricks. It embodies the Art Nouveau architectural style, characterized by its stained glass, mosaics, and sculptures.
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