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30 Unique Churches in Paris

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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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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To find other churches in Paris not mentioned on this website, you can check the Wikipedia page listing the religious buildings in Paris:

📜 Wikipedia – List of Religous Buildings in Paris

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