La Madeleine

About

A neoclassical temple to napoleon, stunning inside and out.

Why go

• A calm that’s hard to find in the city
• Feels grand yet intimate
• A monument that leaves the creator speechless

Must try

• Monumental fresco above the altar
• Statue of Mary Magdalene
• Massive bronze doors depict the Ten Commandments
• Scrying mirror beneath the altar
• Organ that’s hosted chopin’s funeral

Pro tips

• Metro: madeleine (lines 8, 12, 14)
• Open daily from 9:30 am to 7 pm
• Part of the 'riverside grandeur & grand boulevards' route
• Walkable to place de la concorde
• Take your time exploring the inside, the crypt

Good to know

• Free entry

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (12965 reviews)

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