Saint-Louis Church On The Island Concerts

Amazing church currently under renovation, but still worth a look.

Although Notre Dame was under reconstruction, they did an incredible job of documentation. Many features highlighted every specialty of skilled workers, from architects to welders. Beautiful tribute.

An oasis of calm and beauty in the chaos of tourist terror. Romanesque architecture but still light and airy. The back wall is plastered with posters proclaiming upcoming concerts in a space of wonderful acoustics. Renovations ongoing but don’t let that put you off.

Lovely church. Wonderful family oriented mass with lots of kids. Very reverend service. I went to a Vivaldi concert offered there on the Sunday evening we were in Paris.

St. Louis (Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île) is an early 18th-century church on the island in the middle of the Seine River. It features both Baroque and Classical architecture and is open from 9.30-1pm and 2-7.30pm (Mon-Sat) and 9-1pm and 2-7pm (Sun). The exterior is very simple, doesn't stand out from other buildings along Rue Saint-Louis with the exception of the bell tower with a hanging clock helps give away the presence of a church. Once inside, a much larger than anticipated interior presents itself. The nave includes columns and ceiling with nice gilding and stucco ornamentation. Stained-glass windows behind an attractive main altar and altarpiece make for nice sightseeing. The aisles and area behind the main altar include smaller chapels with impressive frescos. However, these areas receive much less natural light so are more difficult to view properly. Historic artworks by Fra Angelico, Coypel and Carle Van Loo can be viewed within these chapels as well. Overall, we like Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île. It is a nice church with a few really nice artworks to see. If you are planning to be on the island or if you simply like visiting historic churches, this is a good place to include in your sightseeing itinerary.