Grand Mosque of Paris, Mosque in Latin Quarter, Paris, France
The mosque features classic Moorish architecture with a 33-meter minaret, gardens, courtyards, decorative tiles, and carved wooden elements throughout the complex.
Construction of the Grand Mosque began in 1922 under architect Maurice Tranchant de Lunel, completing France's first major Islamic religious structure in 1926.
The mosque maintains a center for Islamic studies, organizing conferences and educational programs about Muslim traditions and practices for the French community.
Visitors can access prayer rooms, gardens, a library, restaurant, cafe, hammam, and gift shop at 2bis Place du Puits de l'Ermite.
During World War II, the mosque functioned as a secret shelter, providing protection and false documents to Jewish people facing persecution.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1926
Architects: Maurice Tranchant de Lunel
Architectural style: Moorish architecture
Website: https://grandemosqueedeparis.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.84194,2.35500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The Quartier Latin combines Roman ruins, medieval churches, and historic universities. The Arènes de Lutèce displays Roman origins, while the Sorbonne and Collège de France represent academic tradition. Between old libraries and botanical gardens, narrow streets lead to hidden squares and traditional cafés.
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