Tour Saint-Jacques Tour Saint-Jacques
Paris, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour Saint-Jacques is a 54-meter high Gothic art tower and bell chamber dedicated to St. James the Elder. Located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, it is a classified historical monument and part of the Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 7 °C and lows between 1 °C and 2 °C. In the spring, April reaches a high of 14 °C, and in the autumn, October reaches a high of 16 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year; October has the highest amount at 66 mm, while February has the lowest at 45 mm. The tower is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, 0 km from the capital and 14 km from Paris-Orly Airport.
Nearby attractions include the Conciergerie and Hôtel de Ville, both located 0.3 km away, as well as Sainte-Chapelle and Centre Pompidou, which are both 0.4 km away. La Samaritaine is also close, at 0.5 km from the tower. From May 15 to November 15, the tower is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. There is a fee to visit, and the tower is not wheelchair accessible.
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.
