Highlights
🌟 Explore the hidden secrets of the Institut Catholique de Paris, including the stunning Saint Joseph des Carmes Church, beautifully preserved despite the trials of history
🕍 Discover the rich history of the Couvent des Carmes and its connection to the French Revolution
🌳 Stroll through the serene garden, once the site of tragic events, and enjoy a peaceful escape in the heart of Paris
General Info
📅 Date and time: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1h 30m
📍 Location: Institut Catholique de Paris, 21 Rue d'Assas, 75006 Paris
👤 Age requirement: suitable for all ages
♿ Accessibility: please note that the garden has uneven terrain and may be challenging for those with limited mobility. Additionally, access to the crypt is not suitable for individuals with reduced mobility
Description
Discover the hidden secrets of the Couvent des Carmes at the Institut Catholique de Paris. This tour takes you through the rich artistic and historical legacy of the former Carmelite convent, which has largely remained hidden from the public. Visit the stunning Saint Joseph des Carmes Church, inaugurated in 1624, and learn about its historical significance and tragic connection to the French Revolution. Explore various rooms at the back of the church, including the sacristy and the seminarians' chapel, as well as the former cloister, now part of the Catholic University of Paris. The convent has served many purposes over the centuries, from a religious community to a prison and finally an educational institution. The most secret part of the complex is a large garden at the back, hidden from the street and providing a peaceful retreat for seminarians. This garden bears silent witness to the horrors of the September 1792 massacres. Other secrets lie underground: three crypts with different functions and histories, containing the tombs of 19th-century Carmelites and the remains of religious murdered during the Revolution, as well as the tomb of a beatified layperson, still venerated worldwide today.
