Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Roman Catholic church with a unique design
Time required: 20 minutes
Phone: +33 1-44-51-69-00
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday: | 7:30am - 7pm |
| Sunday: | 8am - 7pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 12: Madeleine station Metro
- Line 8: Madeleine station
- Metro Line 14: Madeleine station
Address: place de la Madeleine, Paris
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Photo: teachandlearn
Things you need to know:
- La Madeleine is a Neo-Classical Roman Catholic church
- The best-preserved Roman temple, The Maison Carrée at Nimes, inspired its design
- Originally it was planned as a temple to the glory of Napoleon's army, a cause blunted by the complition of Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
- It was consecrated in 1842
- The building has 52 Corinthian columns (each 20 meter high) running around its entire exterior
- The pipe organ of the church is regarded as one of the best in Paris
- Frédéric Chopin's funeral was held here
What to do there:
- Discover the impressive church both from the inside and outside
