Location: Tour Eiffel / Invalides
Top Things to do in Tour Eiffel / Invalides
Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris
1. Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,964 reviews
Reviewed By MsIreland2 - Dublin, Ireland
Located close to Bon Marche supermarket which is the best landmark to give a taxi driver, the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal is a beautiful location which is very heavenly. Please check the opening hours to avoid the Church being closed or too busy. Mass times are particularly busy. The body of St Catherine is located at the top of the Church to the right of the main altar, to the right of St Catherine Laboure's tomb is the seat which is cornered off that Our Lady sat upon when St Catherine had her vision. The statue of Saint Vincent De Paul is behind the chair. (Please note the body of St Vincent de Paul is buried within walking distance from Rue de Bac). Mass is lovely but I also loved to sit in the Church and pray. There are some locals though who seems to sit in the Church all day. There is a gift shop on the way into the Church and this has lots of lovely souvenirs which you can purchase. Also to mention the body of St Louise de Marillac who is the co-founder of the Daughters of Charity is buried to the left of the Altar. I found this Church to be beautiful, heavenly and I will definitely return to see St Catherine Laboure. Please visit this beautiful location
2. Eglise Saint-Francois-Xavier
3. The American Church in Paris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By suet898 - Marshfield, United States
We attended a concert by Philip Glenister, tenor and Laurana Mitchelmore, piano. The acoustics were excellent. I suggest you wear a warm coat. There will be 4 more recitals weekly on Sunday evenings 11/04-11/25 at 5:00 pm. Don’t miss them.
4. Cathedrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By TimDore - Marana, United States
The Dôme des Invalides, is a large church with the tombs of some of France's war heroes, most notably Napoleon Bonaparte and his brothers. There is also a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans on the same grounds as it is all under the area known as Les Invalides. I was here in 1972 but it has really changed and expanded into an amazing place especially with the Army Museum on the same grounds. If you just visit the church you’ll want to plan an hour but to visit everything on these grounds it is a 3 hour minimum. Highly recommend!
5. Chapelle des Missions Etrangeres de Paris
6. Eglise Saint-Pierre-du-Gros-Caillou
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By bleues
Just attended a beautiful Sat evening mass here. The singing was lovely. A heartfelt French Catholic experience. It’s less than 10 mins’ walk away from Eiffel Tower, super convenient when visiting the attraction.
7. Cathedrale de la Sainte-Trinite
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Piotr345 - Moscow, Russia
An impressive, modern building in Paris by architect Jean Wilmotte. The entrance is free and you will be amazed by the ornaments inside the cathedral. It's a true work of art which opened its doors in 2016. It's very near to the Eiffel tower, so you can easily combine the two to have a cultural and spiritual experience.
