Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
▲
St. Sulpice Church
Since it was featured in
The Da Vinci Code,
this grand church has become a trendy stop
for the topic's many fans. But the real reason to visit is to experience its massive or-
gan. For pipe-organ enthusiasts, this is one of Europe's great musical treats. The Grand
Orgue at St. Sulpice Church has a rich history, with a succession of 12 world-class organ-
ists—including Charles-Marie Widor and Marcel Dupré—that goes back 300 years.
Cost and Hours:
Free, church open daily 7:30-19:30, Mo: St. Sulpice or Mabillon.
See
www.stsulpice.com
for special concerts.
Sunday Organ Recitals:
The 10:30-11:30 Sunday Mass (come appropriately
dressed) is followed by a high-powered 25-minute recital, usually conducted by organist
Daniel Roth. The organ is like a 19th-century StairMaster that five men once pumped to
fill the bellows, feeding 7,000 pipes. Visits to the organ itself were allowed until 2013, but
due to space constraints they have been discontinued.
Nearby:
Tempting boutiques surround the church, and Luxembourg Garden is
nearby.
