This weekend, we go out! Take advantage of the Heritage Days 2026 in Paris to discover monuments we hadn’t yet known. So, off to the 16th arrondissement of Paris, for a free guided tour of the Greek Cathedral Saint-Stephane (also known as Saint-Etienne Cathedral by some). A hidden gem often overlooked by locals, which will be open for discovery on 19 and 20 September 2026.
The seat of Greek Orthodoxy in Paris, Saint-Stéphane Cathedral hosted the wedding ofÉdith Piaf and Théo Sarapo in 1962, as well as the funeral of singer Maria Callas in 1977. In addition to these "celebrity" events, Saint-Stéphane also marks an essential architectural milestone in the appropriation and adaptation ofByzantine art by French architects and decorators in the second half of the 19th century. It was inaugurated in 1895.
For Heritage Days 2026, the cathedral is opening its doors free of charge to all curious visitors, inviting them to explore its treasures, its history, and its culture. To learn more about this cultural event, check out the program organized by the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint-Stephen.
Guided tour of St. Stephen's Cathedral
As part of European Heritage Days 2026, we invite you to a free guided tour (1 hour) of Saint-Stephane Cathedral to discover its history and architecture.
Saturday, September 19
- Guided tours in French: 11:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Divine Liturgy in French: 18:00-19:15
Sunday, September 20
- Divine Liturgy in Greek and French: 09:00-12:00
- Guided tour in Greek: 12:30
- Guided tours in French: 14:30, 16:30
Participation terms: Limited to 40 participants — Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 16:00–17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 12:30–13:30, 14:30–15:30, 16:30–17:30
What a discovery!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Saint-Stéphane Cathedral
7 Rue Georges Bizet
75116 Paris 16
Route planner
Access
Metro Alma Marceau (line 9) or Georges V (line 1)
Prices
Free
Official website
mgro.fr
