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Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church

Location Paris

Gothic church known for its flamboyant architectural style and as the burial site of notable historical figures including Blaise Pascal and Jean Racine. Read more…

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The church is a historic Roman Catholic building constructed beginning in 1494, featuring a distinctive Flamboyant Gothic architectural style. It is located on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève and combines architectural elements from various periods. Inside, the church houses significant features such as the lektorium and relics of Saint Genevieve.

This site serves both as a place of worship and a national monument of cultural heritage, recognized for its rich religious, artistic, and historical significance. The church is notable for containing the tombs of important personalities such as Blaise Pascal, a renowned mathematician and philosopher, Jean Racine, a famous playwright, and Sainte Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.

The interior art and architecture reflect its layered history, making it a significant location for those studying religious heritage, art, and Parisian history. The church remains open to the public and preserves its role as a site of cultural memory.

More information and contact

Official Website www.saintetiennedumont.fr
Email parsem@worldonline.fr
Phone +33143541179
Address Place Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 Paris, France
Coordinates 48°50'47.49" N, 2°20'52.928" E
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