On the occasion of the new edition of the Heritage Days in Paris, we’re opening the doors of the Saint-Laurent Church in the 10th arrondissement! Characteristic of the flamboyant Gothic style, this church on Boulevard Magenta isn’t easily overlooked.
Yet few Parisians have ever stepped through its doors. Let's take advantage of it—the Heritage Days are made for that! Moreover, the Saint-Laurent Church has put together a lovely program for this weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026.
The Choir, the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Malades, and the Keystones, or even imagery through paintings and stained glass... A journey through the centuries, from the 15th to the 21st, not to be missed! It’s also a wonderful chance to discover this striking church, built along the capital’s North–South axis on an ancient Roman road linking Senlis to Orléans. Founded at the very end of the 5th century, the church lay outside the city walls, beside a monastery.
Under the Second Empire, following the construction of the Boulevards de Magenta and de Strasbourg, the church was extended by one bay and its facade destroyed, then rebuilt in neo-Gothic style by architect Simon-Claude Constant-Dufeux between 1863 and 1867. A pediment in enamelled lava was added in 1870 by Paul Balze.
Discover the hidden treasures of the capital—that's the aim of the Journées du Patrimoine 2026. A visit to Saint-Laurent Church makes for a lovely family outing. And of course, it's free!
Self-guided visit to Saint-Laurent Church in Paris's 10th arrondissement
Self-guided tour of the church: monumental vault keystones in the nave and transept, stained glass, Chapel of Our Lady of the Sick,
The self-guided visit relies on documents kept in the church and on an online guided tour, “Art, Culture and Faith,” accessible via a QR code
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Opening hours: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 08:00 to 20:00 | Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 08:00 to 20:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 08:00 to 20:00
Guided tour of Saint-Laurent Church
A guided tour of a site with 1600 years of history. Vault keystones of exceptional quality in Île-de-France, stained glass windows from the 19th and 20th centuries in a range of classical and modern styles, a 15th-century choir, the Notre-Dame-des-Malades Chapel, a 19th-century façade featuring an enamelled lava panel by Balzé depicting the life of Saint Lawrence as told by Saint Ambrose. Paintings, statues...
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Saint-Laurent Church
68 Boulevard de Magenta
75010 Paris 10
Route planner
Accessibility info
Access
Gare de l'Est metro station (lines 4, 5 and 7)
Prices
Free
