Asnieres Things to Do

Every year millions of people come to pray at the Chapelle de la Médaille Miraculeuse, where, in 1830, Sister Catherine Labouré (now St. Catherine) thrice saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary. During these visitations, the Holy... more

This ancient church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris was once the site of a Roman crossroads in the 6th Century. It was reconstructed after the Normand invasion in 886, although vestiges of the ancient foundations still stand... more

Construction on the Hôtel de Beauvais, to be built for the first attendant of the queen of Austria, began in 1654 on the site of an ancient medieval house. It was inaugurated for the occasion of Louis XIV and Marie Thérèse comi... more

La Galerie Colbert, now sheltering the Institut national d'histoire de l'art and the l'Institut national du patrimoine, arose as an architectural feat with a long history. It partially incorporates the Hôtel Colbert, a mansion... more

This breathtakingly beautiful church is situated in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. Église Saint Jean-Baptiste de Belleville was constructed in the 12th Century and classified as a historic monument in 1930. It is a stunning... more

Offered up for rent or purchase after the War of 1870, the Protestant Temple of Neuilly was not officially church property until March of 1903. It was entirely renovated in 1966, on the occasion of the building's 100th annivers... more

Created through an international collaboration of French, American, and Italian architects and inaugurated in 1958, the Maison de l'Unesco has stood as a symbol for world culture and cooperation for decades. The main building s... more

This church, serving the towns of Noisy-le-Roi and Rennemoulin, lures visitors from much further afield with events like gospel concerts as incentive. Saint Lupin was the first bishop of Noisy-le-Roi during the Gallo-Roman period. more

French Architect Hector Guimard encapsulates the short lived Art Nouveau style in his distinctive building, Castel Beranger. Completed in 1898, the structure's daring asymmetrical design still stands out today. What Gaudi broug... more

This magnificent Baroque structure is situated in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. It was constructed in the 17th Century and hosts an impressive collection of sculptures and paintings. Église du Val-de-Grace boasts an incredib... more