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Paris’s Best: Places of Worship

The Catholic Church has long been the bastion of Parisian
society and many of the city’s fine churches are worth
visiting. Architectural styles vary and the interiors are
often spec tacular. Most churches are open during
the day and many have services at regular intervals.
Paris’s tradition of church music is still evident. You
can spend an evening enjoying the interiors while
listening to an organ recital or classical concert (see
p338). A more detailed overview of Paris’s places of
worship is on pages 50–51.
La Madeleine
Built in the style of a Greco-
Roman temple, this church is
known for its fine sculptures.

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Champs-Elysées

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Invalides and Eiffel
Tower Quarter St-Germain-
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Dôme Church
This memorial to the military
engineer Vauban lies in the
Dôme Church, where Napoleon’s
remains were buried in 1840.

Sainte-Chapelle Montparnasse
With its fine stained
glass, this chapel is a
medieval jewel.

Panthéon
The Neo-Classical Sainte-Geneviève,
now the Panthéon, was inspired by
Wren’s St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

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