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Tour Saint-Jacques

Name: Tour Saint-Jacques
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover Tour Saint-Jacques, a flamboyant Gothic tower rising above a quiet park near Châtelet. Take in its detailed stonework and statues, the last remnant of a demolished church, while pausing for photos in the surrounding greenery.

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Reasons to go

The tower is the only surviving remnant of the former Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, demolished after the French Revolution.
Its interior can only be seen on occasional guided tours booked separately, unlike most Paris landmarks.

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Full description

Tour Saint-Jacques rises in a small park in the 4th arrondissement, near Rue de Rivoli. This flamboyant Gothic tower is the sole surviving element of a demolished church, standing as a striking historic landmark amid the modern city.

Its detailed stonework and statues draw visitors for photos and quiet moments in the surrounding green space near Châtelet.

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Address

Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, 75004 Paris, France · Châtelet

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

The tower is best admired from the small surrounding park
interior access is limited and only available via occasional guided tours booked separately.

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Reviews

★★★★★ Visited Tour Saint-Jacques and had a wonderful experience. The tower is an impressive historic landmark with beautiful Gothic architecture, standing out prominently in the heart of the city. I especially appreciated the intricate details, the surrounding garden setting, and the sense of history associated with…

Amrit Das

1/5

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