Chapelle Expiatoire

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Chapelle Expiatoire Tickets

Entry Ticket

  • Self-guided visit with a visitor document

Opening hours:

From April 1 to September 30
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Closed on Sundays and Mondays

From October 1 to March 31
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays

Last entry to the monument 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25

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What to expect

Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, in Square Louis XVI (29 rue Pasquier), the Chapelle Expiatoire is one of the lesser-known yet most astonishing monuments in the capital. This is where the bodies of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were buried after being condemned to the guillotine. Its beautiful late Neoclassical architecture, tombstones dedicated to the Swiss Guards, apse, sculptures, Doric-style portico, and remarkable lateral gallery give it a unique charm. This small architectural gem, steeped in history, is open from Tuesday to Saturday from April to September (10:00 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-6:30 pm) and can be visited in just one hour. It provides ample time to immerse oneself in the heart of the Revolution, a major episode in French history. Built in the early 19th century and classified as a historical monument in 1914, the Chapelle Expiatoire offers an original visit idea in the center of Paris. Admission to the site is free for those under 18, job seekers, and people with disabilities.

Chapelle Expiatoire Opening Hours

High season (April to September): open Tuesday to Saturday: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Low season (October to March): open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM / 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Attention: Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Visitors' documents are available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Russian.

Free Admission:

  • Children under 18 years old (accompanied by family, excluding school groups)
  • 18-25 years old (citizens of European Union countries and non-European Union residents with regular status in France)
  • Disabled person and their companion
  • Job seekers, upon presentation of an attestation dated within the last 6 months

Group quotation

Are you planning an event for a group of more than 10 people?

For a private booking, a meeting or a party with friends, send us your detailed request. An expert from Come to Paris will send you a personal reply within 2 working days.
Feel free to contact us at +33 1 48 74 05 10 for any requests.

Your number will not be used for promotional purposes. It will be used to contact you for any clarification regarding your request.

Common questions

Where is the Chapelle Expiatoire located?

  • It is located in Square Louis XVI, at 29 rue Pasquier, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.

Why is this place historic?

  • It marks the location of the former cemetery where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were buried after the French Revolution.

How long does the visit take?

  • On average, one hour is enough to discover the entire site.

Until what time can visitors enter?

  • Access is allowed until 30 minutes before closing time.

Is the site suitable for a quick visit?

  • Yes, it is an ideal place for a short and enriching discovery in the heart of Paris.

What architectural features can be admired?

  • You will find a Doric portico, an elegant apse, side galleries, and commemorative sculptures.

Is the chapel suitable for history lovers?

  • Absolutely, it offers a better understanding of a key moment in French history.

Who can benefit from free admission?

  • Visitors under 18, certain young European adults, people with disabilities accompanied by a companion, and job seekers.

Why visit this place rather than another Parisian monument?

  • Because it offers a more intimate, less crowded experience, and a unique immersion into the history of France.

Map

Map
Address
29 Rue Pasquier
75008 Paris
Parking lot
Malesherbes-Anjou, 35 Boulevard Malesherbes - 75008 Paris
Bergson, 33-35 Rue de Laborde - 75008 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
3Saint-Lazare
9Saint-Augustin
121314Saint-Lazare
(RER)
AAuber
EHaussmann Saint-Lazare
(B)
4322329480Pasquier - Anjou

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