Sacré-Cœur rewards the climb with one of those views that make Paris seem almost impossibly…read morebeautiful. Walking up through Montmartre is good exercise in its own right, with the staircases near the top providing a wonderfully direct final approach as the white basilica rises above you. The surrounding neighborhood is beyond charming, and reaching the summit feels like a fitting culmination of exploring one of the city's most distinctive quarters. Once there, the sweeping view across Paris is spectacular, particularly from the broad steps beneath the basilica. The Romano-Byzantine architecture is striking up close, while the enormous gold mosaic inside gives you another reason to step away from the panorama and enter the church. Few places capture Paris quite so completely: beautiful architecture, a lively neighborhood, and that extraordinary city unfolding beneath you.

I've been to Montmartre a few times over the years and can't quite say whether I've been inside the…read moreSacré-Coeur. If I have, it was well over a decade ago, and I have seen many churches in the intervening years. What I do know is that I've stood outside it several times, to admire the church as well as the iconic view of Paris from its front steps. We had intended to go inside the basilica on our recent family visit, but we had a sick child and the line was long and exposed to the sun. There were a ton of people up there, as dense a crowd as we saw all trip, everyone trying to enjoy the same viewpoint. Luckily, there was plenty of that to go around. We spent some time admiring the city and taking pictures (my father-in-law's one souvenir was that we send him a family photo from Sacré-Coeur), then wound our way downhill through charming Montmartre. Maybe next time I'll venture into the church, but it's worth going just to walk around outside.

Very odd that this place is not swarming with tourist. I am studying abroad and our Social…read moreCoordinator told us that many kings and queens where buried here. The Cathedral is beautiful. I assume it has been recently renovated since the poster that was there in 2009 visited. It is considered to be the first Gothic church. Queens were often crowned here. And it was the place where the kings and their queens and families were buried. Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI are buried there along with almost every other King and Queen of France. It is full of historical significance. It is really odd that it is not a number one tourist destination. Def. a must see. I didn't give it five stars because as a non-traditional full time student studying History (Over the age of 26) I have grown tired of going to these museums in Paris and having to pay at many of them while my class mates, in the same program, at the same school get in free. It's annoying.. If they are going to allow students with a valid Student ID card in then they should allow all students with a valid Student ID card in.. It sort of sucks to be the only one of the group that has to pay every other time. Plus the audio tour seemingly skips sections so there you have it. Still a must see if you have any interest in French History!

This is a short train journey outside Paris but definitely worth making the trip as this huge and…read moregloomy cathedral houses the tombs of the French royal family from the earliest times right through to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. It is really dark and atmospheric inside and hasn't been prettied up at all, unlike Notre Dame or similar but that just adds to the experience. Some of the royal tombs, like those of Francois I or Henri II are really spectacular with figures kneeling on top and then underneath lifesized, hideous depictions of their decomposing bodies, complete with worms. Really unappealing and yet fascinating at the same time. The tombs of Louis and Marie Antoinette, which were erected after the Bourbon restoration feature the royal couple kneeling in prayer and are well worth seeing.

Quality/Quantity - Book your tickets EARLY!! Sells out often…read moreand quickly. See pictures. Famous, known for the stained glass windows!! See their website! Ambiance - See their website; I do not have the skills to take photos that will be better than theirs. Service - Fairly organized. Mostly self service other than entering. Price - 22 Euros, $25.50US per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Saint-Chappelle was a quick 10 minute walk over from Notre Dame, so if you're visiting you can plan…read moreback to back trips there for efficiency. They are known for their stained glass windows. Back in ancient times, the upper levels were reserved for royalty and the kind and the lower level was for the palace staff. This portrayed the divine authority of medieval kings. We didn't make it in due to the long lines, but we did a quick walk by and admired the exterior.

A peaceful and quiet church in Montmartre. The day when B and I came, there were hardly any one…read morehere.We just walked around looked at some of the paintings on the wall and statues that are there. The church looked a bit run down and dark inside. Also the glass window panes were very beautiful and colorful The church was built in the late 1800s and wasn't completed until early 1900s. So this is not a very old church compared to the other churches in Paris.

Slightly swept under the rug since Notre Dame's restoration…read more Just wandering through this Paris neighborhood in the 1st and stumbled on this fantastic cathedral. Built between 1532 and 1633 in an area of Paris that was once the home to the country's largest food market. (Today there's a modern mall across the street.) The original chapel was built in 1213, dedicated to Saint Agnes. It is noted for its immense dimensions, the large organ, and the great wealth of art it holds. Having just visited Notre Dame the day before, I hope Église Saint-Eustache will soon get a restoration. This is an incredible architectural achievement inside and out. And I would love to see it in its original brighter glory.

Less well-known than Notre Dame or Sacre Coeur this church constructed over a century beginning in…read more1532 is no less impressive. Free for entry with neo-Gothic styling the interior is large with prominent features including murals and a sizeable organ while the exterior shows off all the signatures of its era.

I am not really religious so I visited this place to accompany my cousin who does practice…read moreCatholicism. The story behind the church is very charming. The actual church I think was my favorite that we went to in Paris. It was quaint and beautiful, and there is really a sense of calm and a presence of something divine.

Still one of my favorite churches we visited this summer. We attended mass here (although there was…read morean issue with non-Catholics walking away with the Eucharist). Quiet atmosphere, restrooms are clean, and they have a gift shop. The tiling at the front of the church is beautiful. 2025 #72

We were walking and shopping in le Marais 4th Arr and came across the English Church of Saint Paul…read more& Saint Louis. Wow! What a surprise. The High Alter and Chancel area are incredibly beautiful. I have attached some photos of it, along with the Organ pipes above the Narthex. The Jesuit architects Étienne Martellange and François Derand, built the present building at the request of Louis XIII in the early seventeenth century. LOL What makes the church important is it's Baroque style, rather then the prevalent Gothic of the time. It's introduction changed Parisian religious architecture and is exquisite to see. On PBS Masterpiece Theater's Les Misérables, Cosette and Marius were married here. Sadly like Notre-Dame, Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis du Marais was plundered during the French Revolution when many of its artworks were destroyed. Mass on Sunday is at 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. https://www.spsl.fr/

I really love this church. It doesn't look big from the outside, but once inside, it's huge…read more Really beautiful inside too, and I was going to take photos but instead, I closed my eyes, relaxed and prayed. That felt so good, and I felt so blessed and so much lighter afterwards. Best of all, It's a block away from the metro station, a few blocks from our hotel, and right across so many delicious restaurants, boulangerie and chocolates all in the heart of the fashion district, La Marais, Paris. Bonjour!