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Etienne du Mont

Name: Etienne du Mont
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, a Latin Quarter church unlike any other in Paris. See the shrine holding Sainte Geneviève's relics and pay respects at the tombs of Pascal and Racine.

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Reasons to go

Its 16th-century rood screen (jubé) is the only one to survive in any Paris church, most others having been removed after the Counter-Reformation.
The church holds the shrine of Sainte Geneviève, patron saint of Paris, alongside the tombs of Blaise Pascal and Jean Racine.
A scene from Woody Allen's film "Midnight in Paris" was shot here, drawing visitors who recognize it from the movie.

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Full description

Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is a Catholic parish church in the heart of the Latin Quarter, known for its distinctive architecture and rich artistic heritage. It houses the relics of Sainte Geneviève, patron saint of Paris, and the tombs of philosopher Blaise Pascal and playwright Jean Racine.

The church remains an active place of daily worship, with a community engaged in parish life and celebrations.

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Address

Place Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 Paris, France · Latin Quarter

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Free entry as it's an active parish church, so check opening hours as they vary by day and can be interrupted by services. Don't miss the rare surviving rood screen (jubé) and Sainte Geneviève's shrine.

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Reviews

This lovely, atmospherics church contains the shrine of Paris' savior saint. At night the bright white pierced screen half way through the church provides a dramatic contrast to the dark recesses of the high roof. It is also unusual to see the raised walkway running from column to column. There are many wonderful…

Josh

4/5

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