You've walked past it a thousand times, without ever taking the time to go inside. Standing next to the Forum des Halles in Paris's 1st arrondissement, the Saint-Eustache church nevertheless inspires quietude in a district that's constantly changing and buzzing with activity.
The European Heritage Days 2023 offer you the opportunity to finally discover this religious building, where Louis XIV celebrated his First Communion. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, you can visit the construction site of the western portal and the chapel of Saint-Anne, free of charge, to discover every nook and cranny and unravel its mysteries.
It's also an opportunity to learn all about the history of this multi-styled church (a Gothic structure with Renaissance decoration and a classical façade, founded in the 13th century), as well as the life of its community. Off-site, you can also discover the great organ inside, which, with its 8,000 pipes, is one of the largest in Europe.
You can also learn a few historical anecdotes about Saint-Eustache: funerals of Colbert, Jean de La Fontaine, Mirabeau, Mozart's mother and Turenne... The building hosted the final tributes of numerous personalities. Not forgetting, of course, the paintings, stained-glass windows and frescoes by Charles Le Brun, Raymond Mason, Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, Rubens and Antoine Soulignac that adorn the walls of the parish.
A wonderful discovery to make!
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Dates and Opening Time
On September 16th, 2023
Location
Saint Eustache Church
2 impasse St Eustache
75001 Paris 1
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr
More information
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the chapel from 10am to 10:30am and from 11am to 11:30am.
