Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis

Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is a Catholic church in the Marais district, built in classical style with a distinctive 55-meter dome that defines this quarter's skyline. The interior features a single wide nave crossed by a Latin plan with smaller chapels along its walls.

Cardinal Richelieu laid the first stone on May 9, 1641, and Jesuit architects oversaw the building's completion in the following years. The structure became a center of religious life shaped by the order's presence in the city.

The building was long the property of the Jesuits and still reflects their spiritual mark in its fittings and use today. You can feel this religious heritage when entering through the classical columns and the restrained elegance of the interior.

The church is easily accessible via the Saint-Paul metro station and receives visitors regularly alongside its active Catholic services. Plan your visit around the local schedule, as the building is most lively when services or special events take place.

The crypt beneath the church still holds the tombs of Jesuit priests from the 1600s and 1700s, creating a hidden layer of history underground. This buried space reveals the deep connection between the building and the religious order that shaped its character.

Location: Quartier Saint-Gervais

Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: May 9, 1641

Architects: Étienne Martellange, François Derand

Architectural style: Classicism

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: 99, rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris

Website: https://spsl.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.85467,2.36156

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04