History of the Grande Synagogue de Paris

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Published on April 12th, 2021 at 10:15 p.m.
Fancy a visit to the largest synagogue in Paris? Head for the Synagogue de la Victoire, built during the Second Empire.

The Grande Synagogue de Paris is, as its name suggests, the capital's largest synagogue. Also known as the Synagogue de la Victoire, it was built during the Second Empire. At the time, the Jewish community in Paris was doubling in size, and needed new places of worship.

Alfred-Philibert Aldrophe, one of the leading architects of the Jewish community in the late 19th century, was commissioned to build the building. Built between 1867 and 1874 in a neo-Byzantine style, the Synagogue de la Victoire features large arcades, a beautiful rose window and an imposing semi-circular tympanum.

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But don't limit yourself to the outside, and dare to step inside! For individuals and families, the Grande Synagogue de Paris offers religious services on Friday evenings at 7:30pm and Saturday mornings at 9:30am. Outside services, tourists can call or e-mail to book a tour on Mondays from 9am to 12pm and Thursdays from 9am to 10:30am.

Inside the synagogue, listed as a historic monument since 1987, visitors will discover a striking décor: a nave of impressive volume, red velvet and magnificent stained glass windows by Antoine Lusson, Eugène Oudinot and Lefèvre, representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

A visit to this beautiful Parisian synagogue is definitely in order!

Practical information

Location

44 Rue de la Victoire
75009 Paris 9

Prices
Free

Official website
www.lavictoire.org

Booking
01 45 26 95 36
infos@lavictoire.org

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