The most beautiful pagodas in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, for an immersion in Asia

Even though we're in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, it's still possible to get a change of scenery: head for the pagodas scattered throughout the region, for a one-way trip to Asia!

Pagodas are a common sight in Asian landscapes and postcards, and are places of worship housing one or more Buddhist relics. Built in the form of temples, pagodas range from multi-storey towers to large houses reminiscent oftraditional Asian architecture...

Did you know? Pagodas can also be found in the Île-de-France region, sometimes hidden, sometimes huge, but always recognizable by their Buddha statues and their unique architecture... In France, the largest pagoda is in Evry-Courcouronnes, while the Île-de-France region boasts several dozen!

From the Grande Pagode de Vincennes (94), famous for housing Europe's largest Buddha, to the immense pagoda at Evry-Courcouronnes, which can be seen from the ring road or by train (from Gare de Lyon), not forgetting the discreet pagoda at Villebon-sur-Yvette and its beautiful garden, or the one at Lieusaint and its 1001 golden statues, the Paris region boasts a large number of places of worship, some of which are open to the public. Now it's your turn to discover them!

Parisian pagodas to discover in the inner city:

Did you know? The Bois de Vincennes is home to Ile-de-France's only Tibetan temple, Kagyu-Dzong.
Nestled in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, the Tibetan temple of Kaguy-Dzong, the only one of its kind in the region, is a colorful jewel that reveals the full richness of Tibetan sacred art. With its colorful architecture and soothing atmosphere, it invites you on a true spiritual journey without leaving Paris. [Read more]

The Chua Tinh Tam pagoda, a traditional Vietnamese building in Sèvres (92)
Did you know? Sèvres is home to a building that is, to say the least... unusual. It's a traditional pagoda, to be discovered from the town. [Read more]

Did you know? The Bois de Vincennes is home to Europe's largest Buddha, made entirely of gold.
In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, a discreet pagoda is home to Europe's largest Buddha and relics from Bangkok, making it a major Buddhist spiritual center. [Read more]

Will the listed La Pagode cinema be back in 2025? Here's what to expect
Closed since 2015, Cinéma La Pagode had once again caused a stir after the trees in its listed garden were felled on the first day of deconfinement. This unusual Paris address is due to undergo major renovations for a return by the year 2025. [Read more]

La Pagode de Paris - the unique and unusual Maison Loo in Paris
The Pagode de Paris - Maison Loo, located in the heart of the Plaine Monceau between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is an unusual architectural treasure. Revamped in 1926, this former residence now stands like a private museum, a building of one man's love for his native China, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]

Other pagodas in the Paris region :

Linh Son, the Buddhist pagoda in Joinville-le-Pont (94)
With its unconventional architecture, Linh Son Pagoda defines the landscape of Joinville-le-Pont: since its opening in 1984, it has welcomed both worshippers and the curious into its Buddhist temple. [Read more]

This Buddhist pagoda opens its doors to the public for a festive day in June.
On Saturday, June 13, the Thien Vien Truc Lam Pagoda will host a large open-house day focused on Buddhism and Vietnamese culture. [Read more]

Khánh-Anh, the immense pagoda at Evry-Courcouronnes (91)
With its large, colorful walls, the Evry-Courcouronnes pagoda is the largest in Europe. Located at the gateway to Paris, it is open to the public on certain days of the week. [Read more]

Wat Thammapatip, the unusual pagoda for an immersion in Thailand less than 1 hour from Paris
In Moissy-Cramayel, Seine-et-Marne, it's a place that immediately plunges you into another culture, immersing you in a country far removed from Paris, its metro and its rain. Welcome to Wat Thammapatip International, the unusual pagoda of 77. [Read more]