Saint-Eustache, Paris Église Saint-Eustache
Saint-Eustache is a Catholic church building in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, located in the Quartier des Halles. Dedicated to Saint Eustace, this classified historical monument was started in 1532 and is built from Saint-Leu stone, with a total length of 105 m. It is one of the most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia, ranking 97th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 24 °C. The wettest month is October, which receives about 66 mm of rain. April, July, and August have the fewest rainy days, at about 9 days each. The coldest months are January and December, when daily highs are 7 °C and lows are between 1 °C and 2 °C.
The church is 1 km from the center of Paris and 15 km from Paris-Orly Airport. Visitors can combine a visit with nearby sites such as La Samaritaine, Palais-Royal, Centre Pompidou, Tour Saint-Jacques, or the Louvre, all of which are located within 0.7 km of the church. The building is open from 09:30 or 10:00 until 19:00 Monday through Saturday, and from 09:00 until 19:00 on Sundays. Wheelchair access is not available.
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 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 45 | 51 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 59 | 52 | 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.
