Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is a church in Paris, located on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in the Ve arrondissement, near the Panthéon. It contains the shrine of St. Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. The church also contains the tombs of Blaise Pascal and Jean Racine.

Renowned organist, composer, and improviser Maurice Duruflé held the post of Titular Organist at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont from 1929 until his death in 1986.

History

6th century - first chapel was formed from the crypt of St. Geneviève Abbey
13th century - separate church built on the north side of chapel
1491 - bell tower was built
1537 - chancel was built
1545 - gallery was built (see image of church interior)
1580 - vaults of the nave and the transept were built
1624 - bell tower was raised
1807 - demolition of the Abbey church

Hours

Mon noon-7:30pm
Tue-Fri 8:45am-7:30pm
Sat 8:45am-noon and 2-7:45pm
Sun 8:45am-12:15pm and 2:30-7:45pm

Admission
Free

How to get there
Address
1 place Ste-Geneviève, 5e
Phone 01-43-54-11-79

Transportation
Métro: Cardinal Lemoine or Luxembourg

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