Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Saint-Serge de Radonège Orthodox Church, an unusual venue

It's one of the surprising hidden nuggets to be found in the 19th arrondissement of Paris... and certainly one of the capital's most unusual treasures. Nestled in the Buttes-Chaumont district, and less well known than the emblematic parc des Buttes Chaumont, theSaint-Serge de Radonège Orthodox Church is well worth a visit. With its warm architecture and colorful ornamentation, it's sure to arouse the curiosity of any explorer of the capital. And if you get the chance to go inside, you'll discover the decorations painted by the so-called Russian Michelangelo: Dimitri Semionovitch Stelletsky.

The unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church in Buttes-Chaumont: A hidden Parisian treasure
In the heart of Paris's Buttes-Chaumont district lies the unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church. Not visible from the street, in the 19th arrondissement, this church is an architectural nugget waiting to be discovered. [Read more]

Good news, you'll be able to unravel the mysteries of this astonishing church during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025. This not-to-be-missed cultural event allows us to discover cultural nuggets and places usually closed to the public, through a fabulous program of events and visits, often free of charge. TheSaint-Serge Orthodox Church in Radonège is also taking part, with a program specially designed for the occasion!

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The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 program at the Saint-Serge de Radonège Orthodox Church in Paris:

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