American Cathedral in Paris, Gothic Revival cathedral near Champs-Élysées, Paris, France.
The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity features pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, and stained glass windows within its stone structure that rises 85 meters high.
Established in 1859 as a parish church for American Episcopalians in Paris, the building gained cathedral status in 1922 while maintaining its parish functions.
The cathedral functions as the main gathering place for the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe and maintains a congregation of 400 permanent parishioners.
The cathedral stands at 23 Avenue George V in the 8th arrondissement, with access through Alma-Marceau and George V metro stations.
During World War II, German military chaplains took control of the cathedral, temporarily interrupting its regular operations throughout the occupation period.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1881
Architects: George Edmund Street
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Height: 85 m
Address: 23, avenue George V, 75008 Paris
Website: https://amcathparis.com
GPS coordinates: 48.86750,2.30083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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