Saint-Sulpice Seminary

The Saint-Sulpice Seminary is a complex in Issy-les-Moulineaux containing a chapel with stained glass, a French-style garden, and a circular basin from the 17th century. The property includes multiple buildings arranged around green spaces and water features that define its layout.

The site was first documented in the 16th century and became a seminary in 1655 for training priests. Damage from the Paris Commune in the 19th century led to major reconstruction works.

The chapel features stained glass depicting scenes from Mary's life, flooding the interior with colored light during the day. Visitors notice how these artistic elements shaped the religious education and contemplative practice of priests who studied here.

The complex is accessible by Metro Line 12 at Mairie d'Issy station and sits in a residential area away from city center noise. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring the grounds requires walking through multiple buildings and gardens.

The nympheum, built between 1609 and 1615, displays Italian architectural style and is one of the few large estates from that era still intact. This water structure was designed as a decorative feature showing strong influence from Italian garden traditions rather than the French approach seen elsewhere on the property.

Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux

Inception: 1641

Founders: Jean-Jacques Olier

Website: http://sulpissy.info

GPS coordinates: 48.82523,2.27702

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22