Église du Val-de-Grâce
Église du Val-de-Grâce, Baroque church in 5th arrondissement, France
The Église du Val-de-Grâce is a baroque church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris featuring a two-story façade with paired columns supporting a triangular pediment. The interior combines religious spaces with a military medical museum and displays richly ornamented architectural details throughout.
Anne of Austria commissioned the church's construction in 1645 as a votive offering following the birth of her son Louis XIV after many years without children. The building became an expression of royal gratitude and a major religious monument of its time.
The dome's interior displays frescoes by Pierre Mignard illustrating The Glory of the Blessed, while the baldachin draws design inspiration from Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. These artistic elements remain central to how visitors experience the sacred space today.
This location welcomes visitors for regular religious services and operates as a military medicine museum. It is helpful to check opening hours beforehand, as both functions may affect when you can explore the space.
The Aristide Cavaillé-Coll organ was installed in 1853 and remains one of the few surviving historical organs in Paris still used for concerts. Music lovers appreciate this instrument for its distinctive sound and its continued role in Paris's musical life.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1667
Founders: Anne of Austria
Architects: François Mansart, Jacques Lemercier, Pierre Le Muet, Gabriel Le Duc
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 1, place Alphonse Laveran, 75005 Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.84056,2.34194
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
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