Mosquée de Paris (Paris Mosque)
Finely carved timber roof of the Paris Mosque. Photo
Rob Annable.
Courtyard with ablutions fountain. Photo
Rob Annable.
Tile around the ablutions fountain. Photo
Rob Annable.
Moroccan-style minaret. Photo
Wilda.The Mosquée de Paris (Paris Mosque) is a beautiful 20th-century mosque in Paris that closely resembles those of Marrakesh.
History
The Paris Mosque was built in 1922 to honor the North African countries that had helped France during World War I. A major renovation was completed in 1992.
What to See
Made of reinforced concrete, the mosque was decorated with mosaics, wood carvings and wrought iron brought from Morocco. It remains an active place of worship for North Africans living in Paris, especially on Friday, the Muslim holy day, and during the holy month of Ramadan.
Visitors are welcome at the Paris Mosque and short tours are given of the building, its central courtyard, and its Moorish garden. Guides also present a brief history of the Islamic faith. In the winter, the main attraction for locals are the marble Turkish baths. Baths for men are open Tuesdays and Sundays; other days are for women only.
In the summer, students from nearby universities and tourists in the know gather for couscous and sweet mint tea at the Muslim Restaurant de la Mosquée de Paris (tel. 01-43-31-18-14). The restaurant adjoins the courtyard of the mosque and is open daily from noon to 3pm and 7 to 10:30pm.
Quick Facts
| Names: | Mosquée de Paris; Paris Mosque |
| Type of site: | Mosque |
| Faith: | Islam |
| Date: | 1922 |
| Status: | Active |
| Address: | 39 rue Geoffroy St. Hilaire |
| Location: | Place du Puits-de-l'Ermite, 5e |
| Phone: | 01-45-35-97-33 |
| Metro: | Monge |
| Hours: | Sat-Thurs 9:30am-5pm |
| Cost: | 3€ adults, 2€ students/children |
Travel Resources
- The Paris Pass - gets you discounts on attractions and the ability to skip the lines at museums
- Paris Metro (Subway) Map - official website of RATP
- Map of Paris Hotels - interactive map from TripAdvisor
- Paris Hostels & Budget Hotels - budget lodging with no booking fees
- Paris Hotel Reviews - unbiased reviews from fellow travelers
- Paris Tours and Excursions - book a guided tour or day trip
- Car Rentals in Paris - low prices on a large fleet from AutoEurope
- Paris Travel Forum - get tips, advice, answers
- France Rail Map - plan your train journeys online
Location Map
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More Information
- Paris Mosque - Travel Channel: Uncovered Paris
- Mosquée de Paris - Frommer's Attraction Review
- La Mosque de Paris - Islam Online
