Fresnes Things to Do

This church, while retaining its function as a sacred space, is rendered utterly modern by the character and design of its architecture. Created by André Schulz in 1993, the simple, straightforward appearance creates a welcomin... more

Classified as a historical monument and a Bâtiment de France, the Notre-Dame of Boulogne-Billancourt was constructed between 1319 and 1450. It is a place of pilgrimage close to the capital, and was originally a project of Phili... more

This neo-Roman church is the work of architect Marcellin Vera, and was blessed by the archbishop of Paris after its completion on November 19, 1863. Linked with surrounding buildings by arched corridors, it occupies a central,... more

This imposing building wasn't built in a day. In the 12th Century, king Philippe-Auguste commissioned the construction of a manor house in the Bois de Vincennes. It was fortified two centuries later. Its flamboyant gothic style... more

Known for spirited gospel performances, the Paroisse de Nazareth welcomes a diverse public seeking spirituality and personal interaction with heartfelt entertainment value. The church is modern, heated in the winter, and seats... more

The Cathédrale Saint Spire is the only religious building which remains today of the ancient walled city of Corbeil. The first church on the site dates to the year 957, but was destroyed by fire several times until the current... more

The Church of Saint-Symphorien was built between 1764 and 1771 on land owned by Louis XV. Lofty windows let sunlight stream into the nave, lined with rows of Doric columns on either side. Paintings, low-relief carvings, statues... more

The rectilinear, sand-colored façade of the Saint Jean-Baptiste Church in Neuilly-sur-Seine welcomes visitors and parishioners through towering green doors centered atop a broad staircase. In addition to Sunday Mass, the space... more

Saint Geneviève herself was born in Nanterre around the year 420, and grew up in the town. Legend tells of miracles she performed here, including curing her mother of blindness with well water (the well is also an important par... more

In the summer of 1743, the king of France placed the first stone of what would become the Cathédrale Saint-Louis, which holds guests under the warmly lit arches of the nave to this day. The elegant architecture is symmetrical a... more