Concerts in Paris Churches | Classical Music in Paris Churches

Paris Classical Concerts in Heavenly Settings:

Paris is a city that’s rich in beautiful and historical churches and cathedrals, many of which date back to medieval times. From the small Romanesque churches to the great Gothic cathedrals, many of these Paris churches are on the popular tourist trails.

Apart from their exquisite architecture, many of these churches possess very good acoustics, which make them ideal venues for organ recitals or classical music performances, something that many tourists probably aren’t aware of.

The following churches are venues for regular Paris classical concerts. You can book tickets online for 2024 and 2025 performances.
Note: If there are no current concerts available at a particular church, you will be directed to the Paris concerts home page.

	Paris Churches and Cathedrals
	Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral has witnessed a lot of French history including the coronation of Henry VI in 1422 and Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804. This majestic Gothic Cathedral is famous for its organ recitals and sacred music concerts performed by world renowned choirs and musicians. Two performances are scheduled for Dec. 17 & 18, and not surprisingly both are fully booked.
	La Madeleine – Interior Unlike the many Romanesque and Gothic churches, La Madeleine is more like a Greek temple, with no bell tower or cross on the outside. When La Madeleine was built, it was intended as a temple to honour the glory of Napoleon’s army. Various orchestras and choirs perform classical music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Schubert, etc. See what’s on at Eglise de la Madeleine and book your concerts online Here Read more about La Madeleine here >
	Eglise Saint-Eustache Saint Eustache is one of the most important churches in Paris with many significant historical events taking place here. Apart from its historical heritage and splendid architecture, St. Eustache also has a world-wide reputation for its classical musical events. See what’s on at St Eustache and book your classical concerts online Here Read more about Saint Eustache Church >
	Sainte Chapelle St. Chapelle is famous for its stained glass windows. This small chapel is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture and one of the most amazing visual experiences of Paris. It is said that even in even in the Middle Ages, worshipers likened the church to “a gateway to heaven”. See what’s on at St Chapelle and book your classical concerts online Here Read more about Sainte Chapelle >
	Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés This church was named after Germain, Bishop of Paris in the 6th century and one of the church’s administrators.The Romanesque tower and nave were rebuilt in the 9th century. Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of the oldest churches in the capital and now regularly hosts classical music concerts. See what’s on at Saint-Germain des Pres and book your classical concerts online Here
	Eglise de l’Oratoire du Louvre Built in 1621, this church became the royal chapel of the Palais du Louvre under the reign of Louis XIII. When Napoleon conquered Paris, he placed the Eglise de l’Oratoire du Louvre at the disposal of the Protestant Church. Today this magnificent church belongs to the City of Paris. See what’s on at Eglise de l’Oratoire du Louvre in and book your classical concerts online Here.
	Eglise Saint Ephrem This Corinthian style Latin Quarter church was constructed in 1733. It was used by a variety of different faiths until the late 19th Century, when it became a centre for Catholic social movements. Saint Ephrem has outstanding acoustics and is a regular venue for classical music concerts. You’ll find a good range of performances at this church. See what’s on at Eglise St Ephrem and book concerts online Here
	Eglise St Roch Situated in the 1st arrondissement, Eglise St Roch dates back to the days of young King Louis XIV in 1653. Its design is traditional medieval and its interior is not as ornate as other Paris churches, but St. Roch has artwork that are quite rare. Visitors can see paintings by J.B. Piere, Michel Anguier, Le Moyne, Falconet and others. See what’s on at Eglise St. Roch and you can book classical performances online Here
	Église Saint-Julien le Pauvre The Church of Saint Julian the Poor is one of the oldest religious buildings in Paris. This 13th century Gothic style building is in the 5th arrondissement. Originally it was a Roman Catholic place of worship. See what’s on at Eglise Saint-Julien le Pauvre and book concerts online Here
	Église Saint-Sulpice St Sulpice is on Place Sulpice in Paris’ fashionable 6th arrondissement and is one of the largest Paris churches. Since The Da Vinci Code, movie buffs, scholars and scientists have been flocking to St Sulpice to check out the ‘Rose Line’ and any evidence of the ‘Priory of Sion’. See what’s on at Eglise Saint-Sulpice and you can book classical performances online Here
	Église Saint Severin Saint Severin is an imposing Roman Catholica church in Paris’ lively Latin Quarter. It is one of the oldest churches in the Left Bank and its internal features include ancient stained glass. Saint Severin is also a venue for classical and religious music. See what’s on at Église Saint Severin and book concerts online Here