Audio GuideSaint-Eustache Church
Église Saint-Eustache
Built between 1532–1632, this Gothic church features murals, sculptures & a large pipe organ.
Church
Paris, France
Église Saint-Eustache in Paris stands as a grand monument that masterfully blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical styles. Originally a modest chapel in the thirteenth century, it transformed between fifteen thirty-two and sixteen thirty-seven into an imposing church known for its soaring vaulted ceilings, ribbed vaults, and columns adorned with Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian details.
This landmark has witnessed significant moments in history, hosting events linked to figures such as Louis the Fourteenth, Cardinal Richelieu, Madame de Pompadour, Molière, and Mozart. Inside, visitors can admire treasured artworks by Rubens, Simon Vouet, and Santi di Tito, along with modern additions like a chapel featuring work by Keith Haring.
A highlight is its enormous pipe organ with nearly eight thousand pipes, celebrated for its majestic sound in summer concerts honoring pieces like Berlioz’s Te Deum and Liszt’s Christus. Located in the first arrondissement near the historic Les Halles marketplace, Église Saint-Eustache remains a vibrant testament to Paris’s cultural and architectural heritage.
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