Paris, France
Saint-Séverin, Paris (Église Saint-Séverin)

Unexpected, and nothing short of an enigma.

If you happen to find yourself in the vibrant Latin Quarter in Paris, do yourself a favor and make a stop at the Rue Saint-Séverin, where the puzzling church Église Saint-Severin rests. The origins of the name of this church are a point of debate. While some believe that the church was built over the remains of the devout hermit Séverin, others believe that the church was just dedicated to him. Originally built in the 11th century, then rebuilt again in the 13th century, and then again in the 15th century, the church’s current structure dates back to the 15th-17th centuries. Make your way to the church whose history may puzzle you, but whose Gothic beauty cannot be debated.


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1 Rue des Prêtres St. Séverin, 75005 Paris, France