Saint-Augustin, Paris Religious Site
19th-century Parisian church combining neo-classical and Byzantine styles
Saint‑Augustin stands on Boulevard Haussmann as a high‑vaulted 19th‑century church with an iron-framed roof and stained glass; visitors note organ recitals, mosaics and its central Paris location.
Saint-Augustin, Paris at a Glance#
Address: Place Saint-Augustin, 75008 Paris, France
Hours: Generally open daily morning-early evening (times vary with services)
Admission: Free (church donations appreciated)
About Saint-Augustin, Paris#
Église Saint-Augustin is a large 19th-century Roman Catholic church in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, built between 1860 and 1871. It was designed by architect Victor Baltard and is notable for combining masonry and a cast-iron structural frame typical of its period.
The interior combines several 19th-century decorative styles and includes a high, domed crossing and a long nave. The church is set at a major traffic junction and is often visited for its architecture and stained glass rather than for major pilgrimage or museum displays.
Construction was carried out during the Second Empire to serve a rapidly growing neighborhood; the building replaced earlier parish facilities and was completed in 1871. It has undergone periodic restorations since the 19th century to maintain both stonework and iron elements.
The church stands in the 8th arrondissement near Boulevard Haussmann and the Saint-Augustin metro stop, within central Paris. It is immediately accessible from the surrounding Haussmann-era boulevards and commercial streets.
- Designer and dates: The church was designed by architect Victor Baltard and built between 1860 and 1871.
- Nearest transit: Saint-Augustin metro station (line 9) sits adjacent to the church, making it easy to reach by public transit.
How to Get to Saint-Augustin, Paris#
Saint-Augustin is in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. Metro: Saint-Augustin (Line 9) or Saint-Lazare (Lines 3, 12, 13, 14 nearby). It’s a short walk from Boulevard Haussmann and many central hotels.
Tips for Visiting Saint-Augustin, Paris#
- Attend a weekday mass to appreciate the church's liturgical music and quieter interior.
- Look for the frescoes and the organ case-some visitors miss the subtle architectural details while focusing on the church's outer façade.
- Combine a visit with a walk along Boulevard Haussmann to see the contrast between Second Empire urban scale and the church's verticality.
Best Time to Visit Saint-Augustin, Paris#
Saint-Augustin is a 19th-century church in Paris notable for its distinctive architecture and presence in the city's Haussmann-era fabric.
Weather & Climate near Saint-Augustin, Paris#
Saint-Augustin, Paris's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (676 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 54 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 49 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 65 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 62 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 55 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 58 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
