Saint-Louis-d'Antin, Catholic church in 9th arrondissement, France.
Description
Saint-Louis-d'Antin is a Neoclassical church in the 9th arrondissement of Paris located on rue Caumartin next to the Printemps department store. The building sits in a busy commercial area near Gare Saint-Lazare railway station.
History
The chapel was built between 1780 and 1782 under architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart using a monastery structure. It became a parish church in 1802 and has served the community ever since.
Culture
The interior displays classical pilasters and stained glass windows created by artist Edouard-Amédée Didron. The spaces house religious artworks from the 19th century that depict virtues and themes of faith.
Practical
The main entrance faces rue Caumartin, with accessible entry available through rue du Havre for visitors with mobility needs. The church sits in a busy shopping district, so visitors seeking quiet reflection will find the space most peaceful in early morning hours.
Did you know?
The adjoining school building that once belonged to the monastery now houses Lycée Condorcet, where writer Marcel Proust studied as a student. This structure demonstrates how the original monastery complex gradually transformed to serve new cultural purposes.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (9th arrondissement of Paris).
Théâtre Mogador
223 m
Printemps Haussmann
69 m
Théâtre des Mathurins
237 m
Brasserie Mollard
198 m
Passage du Havre
68 m
Théâtre Michel
247 m
Perruche
96 m
Au roi de la bière
219 m
La Terasse des Galeries Lafayette
285 m
La Voix lactée
272 m
Cour du Havre
206 m
Sous-station Opéra
212 m
Rue Intérieure
272 m
Fontaine du Coq
141 m
Terrasse du Printemps
84 m
33 rue Joubert, Paris
138 m
Aux Tortues
155 m
Impératrice Skyway
267 m
Bains Turcs
167 m
126 rue de Provence, Paris
156 m
92 rue de Provence, Paris
131 m
Hôtel Dervieux
123 m
17 rue Joubert, Paris
224 m
71 rue de Caumartin, Paris
96 m
60 rue de Caumartin, Paris
59 m
30 rue de Caumartin - 8 rue Boudreau, Paris
238 m
Passerelle des Galeries Lafayette
236 m
Ancien couvent des Capucines
22 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes