Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity to discover many monuments and museums from a different angle, thanks to guided tours and events for all, free of charge! For the 42nd edition of the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine in Paris, thechurch of Saint-Sulpice will be opening its doors and revealing its mysteries to you on September 20 and 21, 2025.
Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, this church has been listed as a historic monument since 1915. Although construction began in 1646, it took almost two centuries to complete in 1870. It was here that Victor Hugo and his wife, Adèle Foucher, were married. It's the largest church in Paris and one of the most famous, emblematic of the Saint-Germain district.
Built on a small medieval sanctuary, the church's elegant classicalarchitecture is a sight to behold. It contains numerous works of art, including murals by Eugène Delacroix, a large Cavaillé-Coll organ and an astronomical gnomon.
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: discover the most beautiful churches in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Thanks to the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, churches, chapels and cathedrals in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be revealing their secrets and history this weekend, September 20-21, 2025. [Read more]
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the capital's historic and artistic monuments and landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, on the theme of "Architectural Heritage". [Read more]
Admission free and visitors welcome outside Sunday morning services.
Tour brochure in 8 languages. Les Pierres parlent" smartphone audio guide.
Visit Saint-Sulpice in a new light during the European Heritage Days. Discover the church as seen by Jules Verne, Victor Hugo, Balzac and many other authors of past centuries.
Masterpieces of 18th- and 19th-century mural painting at Saint-Sulpice church will be presented by the curator in charge of the building, through a selection of recently restored chapels: so many artists and major projects to discover!
Reservations required.
Places are limited, so please unsubscribe if you are unable to attend.
The exact meeting place will be communicated to you when you register online. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
The registration link will be activated on September 10, 2025.
Free guided tours, including chapels usually closed to the public.
Famous murals by Eugène Delacroix.
A precision instrument set up in the church by astronomers from the Paris Observatory in agreement with the parish priest in 1743.
The schedule of visits takes into account the passage of the image of the sun at noon (solar) at the meridian at 1:44 pm.
Trumpet and organ duet.
Reinhold FRIEDRICH and Sebastian KÜCHLER-BLESSING (Germany)
Performers on large screen.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Saint-Sulpice Church
2 Rue Palatine
75006 Paris 6
Prices
Free
Official website
www.paroissesaintsulpice.paris
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: discover the most beautiful churches in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris (75): full schedule of visits by arrondissement
