European Heritage Days 2026: discover the American Church in Paris, in the 7th arrondissement

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 29, 2026 at 06:22 p.m.
During Heritage Days, the American Church in Paris invites you to uncover its secrets through guided tours on September 19 and 20, 2026.

On the occasion of the 43rd edition of the Heritage Days, the American Church of Paris invites you to guided tours on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. A pioneer among American churches outside the United States, it is more precisely a multiconfessional Protestant congregation whose origins date back to 1814.

The Gothic Revival church was built in 1926 on the Quai d'Orsay by architect Carrol Greenough. The sanctuary was consecrated in 1931. The church then became an interdenominational association, open to all those who follow the Apostles' Creed (also known as the "Credo", Latin for "I believe", and different from the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed).

Today, the church is mainly attended by American expatriates and English speakers from all over the world. The building is also home to two bilingual nursery schools, fitness, kung fu and basketball groups, as well as free concerts and other cultural activities. A great opportunity to discover Paris's Franco-American heritage, as well as the building's little-known history!

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the American Church in Paris:

  • Tour of the American Church in Paris

    The American Church welcomes you for guided tours.

    Come and see our two Tiffany stained-glass windows, listed as historical monuments, and the stained glass by Charles J. Connick—an eminent American painter, muralist, and designer, best known for his neo-Gothic stained-glass works.

    This Neo-Gothic church was built in 1926 on the Quai d'Orsay by architect Carrol Greenough. The sanctuary was consecrated in 1931.

    Participation requirements: Guided tours every 30 minutes, plus open, self-guided visits — Free | No reservation required

    Opening hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 12:30 to 13:30, 15:30 to 16:30

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    65 Quai d'Orsay
    75007 Paris 7

    Route planner
    Access
    RER C station "Pont de l'Alma" or "Invalides".

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.acparis.org

    More information
    Guided tours at 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm... until 4.15pm.

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