29 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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01 | St. Clotilde | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Gothic | 1846 - 1857 | 7 |
02 | Saint-Nicolas des Champs | ★★★☆☆ | Gothic | 1420 - 1615 | 3 |
03 | St. Laurent | ★★☆☆☆ | Gothic | 1429 - 1659 | 10 |
04 | St. Gervais | ★★☆☆☆ | Gothic & Classical | 1494 - 1624 | 4 |
05 | St. Paul St. Louis | ★★☆☆☆ | Baroque | 1627 - 1641 | 4 |
06 | St. Trinité | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Renaissance | 1861 - 1867 | 9 |
07 | St. Vincent de Paul | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Classical | 1824 - 1844 | 10 |
08 | American Cathedral | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Gothic | 1882 - 1886 | 8 |
09 | Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Gothic & Neo-Romanesque | 1863 - 1880 | 20 |
10 | St. Jean-Baptiste de Belleville | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Gothic | 1854 - 1859 | 19 |
11 | St. Medard | ★☆☆☆☆ | Gothic | 1450 - 1784 | 5 |
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 | St. Pierre de Montmartre | ★☆☆☆☆ | Romanesque & Gothic | 1133 - 1470 | 18 |
17 | Alexandre Nevsky | ★★☆☆☆ | Byzantine-Muscovite | 1859 - 1861 | 8 |
18 | Notre-Dame du Secours | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Gothic | 1898 - 1898 | 11 |
19 | Notre-Dame-du-Travail | ★★☆☆☆ | Modern & Neo-Romanesque | 1897 - 1902 | 14 |
20 | St. Michel des Batignolles | ★☆☆☆☆ | Modern & Neo-Byzantine | 1913 - 1934 | 17 |
21 | Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare | ★☆☆☆☆ | Neo-Romanesque | 1855 - 1859 | 13 |
22 | Notre-Dame-des-Blancs | ★☆☆☆☆ | Classical | 1685 - 1690 | 4 |
23 | St. Christophe-de-Javel | ★★☆☆☆ | Neo-Gothic & Art Deco | 1926 - 1930 | 15 |
24 | St. Pierre-de-Chaillot | ★☆☆☆☆ | Modern & Neo-Byzantine | 1933 - 1938 | 16 |
25 | St. Esprit | ★★☆☆☆ | Modern & Neo-Byzantine | 1928 - 1935 | 12 |
26 | St. Pierre de Montrouge | ★☆☆☆☆ | Neo-Romanesque | 1863 - 1872 | 14 |
27 | St. Jean-Bosco | ★★☆☆☆ | Art Deco | 1933 - 1937 | 20 |
28 | St. Odile Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Deco & Neo-Byzantine | 1935 - 1946 | 17 |
29 | St. Jean de Montmartre | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Nouveau & Neo-Gothic | 1894 - 1904 | 18 |
01. St. Clotilde Basilica
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Basilica
Cost Free
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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02. Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Church
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs
This church dates back to the 12th century, with significant renovations and expansions occurring in the 15th and 17th centuries. It’s an example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, characterized by its intricate details and soaring structures.
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03. St. Laurent Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Laurent
This church was developed in several stages between the 15th and 19th 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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04. St. Gervais Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Names
Église Saint-Gervais
Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais
This church, dating back to the 15th century, has undergone several renovations over the centuries, incorporating a Baroque style. 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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05. St. Paul St. Louis Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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06. St. Trinité Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
This church onstructed between 1860 and 1867, is notable for its striking architectural style that blends elements of the Baroque and Neo-Renaissance.
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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07. St. Vincent de Paul Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
This church was constructed between 1844 and 1849, in a neoclassical 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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08. American Cathedral
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Cathedral
Cost Free
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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09. Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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10. St. Jean-Baptiste de Belleville Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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11. St. Medard Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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12. St. François-Xavier Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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 Romanesque and Byzantine 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 ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
This church was built between 1823 and 1836. Designed in the Neoclassical 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 ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule
This church was built in the late 18th century and is designed in the Greco-Roman style, featuring a prominent façade with a portico supported by columns, reminiscent of classical temples.
Inside, it boasts twin rows of columns and a grand altar, showcasing the elegance of neoclassical architecture.
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15. St. Thomas-d'Aquin Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin
This church was constructed in the late 17th century. It features a Classical 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. St. Pierre de Montmartre Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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17. Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Orthodox Cathedral
Cost Free
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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18. Notre-Dame du Secours Basilica
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Basilica
Cost Free
French Name
Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours
This basilica was built in 1896, it’s a notable example of neo-Gothic architecture.
It’s distinguished by its 62-meter spire, which stands out amidst surrounding buildings.
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19. Notre-Dame-du-Travail Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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20. St. Michel des Batignolles Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Michel des Batignolles
This church was built between 1913 and 1938. 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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21. Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare
This church, constructed between 1855 and 1866, showcases a neo-Romanesque style.
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22. Notre-Dame-des-Blancs Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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 Baroque architectural style and is notable for its beautiful stained glass windows and artistic chapels.
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23. St. Christophe-de-Javel Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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24. St. Pierre-de-Chaillot Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre de Chaillot
This church was constructed between 1934 and 1938 and is notable for its distinctive Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine style.
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25. St. Esprit Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église du Saint-Esprit
This church was completed in 1935. I’s notable for its 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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26. St. Pierre de Montrouge Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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27. St. Jean-Bosco Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Jean-Bosco
This church, constructed between 1933 and 1938, 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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28. St. Odile Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Sainte-Odile
This church was constructed in the mid-20th century, its architecture draws inspiration from Art Deco and Byzantine styles, featuring reinforced concrete and a distinctive central window that illustrates scenes from the life of Saint Odile.
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29. St. Jean de Montmartre Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
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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