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Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Church

★ 4.7 (904)Free

Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs was built and expanded over more than two centuries starting in the 13th century, resulting in a striking mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles across its long nave. Reviewers consistently praise its proportions and vaulted ceilings, and it remains one of the lesser-visited large churches in central Paris.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Its 17th-century high altar, a 12-meter-high Assumption of the Virgin by Simon Vouet, is the only monumental altarpiece of its kind in Paris to have survived in place through the Revolution.
  • 2In 1623 Louise de Marillac experienced a moment of spiritual illumination here that led her to found the Daughters of Charity.
  • 3The church's organ case dates to 1642 and is considered one of the most beautiful in Paris, with an 18th-century instrument by Clicquot inside it.

💡 Good to know

  • 1A quiet, uncrowded church despite its size and history
  • 2the vaulted ceilings and side chapels are worth a slow look
  • 3easy to combine with exploring the Arts et Métiers and northern Marais area.

⏱️ Typical visit

20 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

254 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France · Le MaraisGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"This is a beautiful church. It has lovely proportions and great vaulted ceilings. The chapels are lovely and the whole building has a feeling of lightness and space. It does not seem to have a choir that sings during services."

— G Mac

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