The Globe Map
🏛️

Landmark

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church

★ 4.6 (837)Free

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre dates to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest religious buildings in Paris, and its stone walls have witnessed nearly the full sweep of the city's history. It now serves the Melkite Greek Catholic rite, and its small, tree-shaded square is one of the quietest spots near Notre-Dame, appreciated by reviewers precisely for how few tourists find it.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1One of the oldest religious buildings in Paris, dating to the 12th century.
  • 2Now serves the Melkite Greek Catholic rite rather than the Roman Catholic tradition typical of most Paris churches.
  • 3Hosts periodic classical concerts, including performances by the Ensemble Royal de Paris.

💡 Good to know

  • 1A quiet, uncrowded alternative right across from Notre-Dame
  • 2check hours carefully, as they're limited compared to major churches
  • 3the small square outside is a nice spot to sit.

⏱️ Typical visit

15 min

🕰️ Best time

morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

📍

Address

1 Rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre, 75005 Paris, France · Quartier LatinGoogleApple
🕐

Hours

  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM
🎫

Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I was really impressed to realize that such a beautiful church representing a long and relatively unknown tradition of one of the very first Christian faith doctrines survives just walking distance from the equally astonishing church of Notre Dame! Worth visiting as well!!!"

— yannis germanakis

Visit website ↗