According to some people interested in the off-beat and occult, the 16th-century Saint Merri Church in the Marais is filled with strange and unusual symbols you wouldn't expect to see in a holy place. A bizarre statue of a sort of [more...]

According to hagiographical texts, as a young woman Saint Genviève saved the city of Paris from a 5th-century attack by the Huns. The remains of the saint are housed in a shrine in the Saint Etienne du Mont church, just behind the [more...]

In 1830, the young Catherine Labouré is said to have had a vision of the Virgin Mary, who told her to cast a miraculous medal. This little chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is a calm spot to meditate, as well as an [more...]

Built in 1886, the American Cathedral is an interesting spot to stop and breathe after a walk in the bustling Champs-Elysées neighborhood. An example of Gothic revival architecture, the cathedral also houses many interesting artifacts, [more...]

If you like classical music and churches, combine the two for a free concert in the Eglise St-Merri, 78 rue St-Martin, 4e (tel. 01-42-74-59-39; Métro: Hôtel-de-Ville). Concerts are almost every Saturday at 9 pm and Sunday at 4 pm from [more...]

Take your date to one of the free classical music concerts that take place every Thursday at 12:30 at the American Church in Paris. The cathedral is beautiful, the music is always good, and after a free concert you might be able to [more...]

For some beautiful classical music on a Sunday afternoon, take your date to one of the free weekly concerts at the American Church in Paris. Talented musicians perform a variety of classical music for you in a beautiful space. Contact [more...]

Bring your date on a true Parisian pilgrimage as you slowly make your way through the artsy district of Montmartre and climb the hill that leads to the beautiful, white Sacre Coeur basilica. For a romantic moment, go at dawn when most [more...]