La Madeleine, Paris Église de la Madeleine
La Madeleine is a Catholic church building dedicated to Mary Magdalene. It is a classified historical monument featuring Neoclassical architecture.
Planning a visit
The weather in Paris is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C. The rainiest month is October, which has about 66 mm of rain. Visitors can reach the site from Paris-Orly Airport, which is 16 km away, or from the capital, which is 3 km from the church. Nearby sights include Place de la Concorde, Palais Garnier, and Élysée Palace, all within 0.6 km. The Tuileries Garden and Musée de l'Orangerie are also close, at about 0.7 km away.
The church is open Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 19:00, and on Sunday from 08:00 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 19:00. The site has wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 45 | 51 | 50 | 62 | 53 | 58 | 51 | 48 | 66 | 52 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
