Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Gothic church in Latin Quarter, France
Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is a church in Paris's Latin Quarter combining flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance styles. The interior displays detailed stone carvings, spiral staircases, and stained glass from the 16th century.
The church began construction in 1494 and took more than a century to complete amid religious conflicts and financial difficulties. The extended building period brought together architectural styles from different eras.
The church remains an active place where people worship and attend services today. The remains of a significant early Christian figure rest in a chapel here, drawing visitors who value religious history.
The church sits near Metro stations Luxembourg and Cardinal Lemoine for easy access. Visitors can move through the interior at their own pace to view the architectural details and stonework from different angles.
The building holds one of France's few surviving stone rood screens, an ornate bridge connecting the nave and choir areas. This carved network is a rare medieval and Renaissance remnant found in few other places.
Location: Quartier de la Sorbonne
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1494
Architectural style: Flamboyant
Address: Place Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday 06:30-19:30; Tuesday-Friday 08:45-19:45; Wednesday 08:45-22:00; Saturday 08:45-12:00,14:00-19:45; Sunday 08:45-12:15,14:30-19:45
Phone: +33143541179
Email: parsem@worldonline.fr
Website: https://saintetiennedumont.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.84639,2.34778
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
The Latin Quarter is one of the oldest parts of Paris and preserves traces from over two thousand years of history. Roman remains like the Arènes de Lutèce recall the ancient settlement of Lutetia, while medieval churches such as Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre document the religious past. The Sorbonne and the Collège de France have made the district a center of learning since the Middle Ages, and institutions like the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève continue this academic tradition. The Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine traces the development of medicine, the Musée Curie honors the scientific discoveries of Marie and Pierre Curie, and the Musée des Arts du Moyen Âge displays medieval art within the ruins of Roman baths. Narrow streets lead to squares like Place de la Contrescarpe and Place de l'Estrapade, where locals gather in cafés and markets. The Marché de la Rue Mouffetard is one of the city's oldest street markets and offers fresh produce daily. Literary and artistic traces appear at the Maison de Serge Gainsbourg, the historic jazz cellar Le Caveau de la Huchette, and cafés like Le Procope, which has welcomed writers and thinkers since the 17th century. The Jardin des Plantes combines botanical collections with the Musée de Minéralogie, while the Square René-Viviani provides a quiet view of Notre-Dame with its ancient tree. The Grande Mosquée de Paris and the Institut du Monde Arabe add North African and Arab perspectives to the cultural offerings.
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