San Luigi dei Francesi chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi
San Luigi dei Francesi is a Renaissance-style Catholic church building in Rome. Dedicated to Louis IX of France, it is part of the Italian national heritage and was designed by Domenico Fontana and Plautilla Bricci. The 51 m building dates back to 1518 and is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia, ranking 116th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The church is 1 km from Rome, with Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport 15 km away. Nearby attractions include the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (0.1 km), Piazza Navona (0.2 km), and the Pantheon (0.2 km). Other close sites are Santa Maria sopra Minerva (0.3 km) and Chigi Palace (0.5 km).
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C. July is the driest month with about 22 mm of rain, while November is the wettest month with about 110 mm of rain. The building is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:45 and 14:30 to 18:30. On Saturdays, it is open from 09:30 to 12:15 and 14:30 to 18:30. On Sundays, the hours are 11:30 to 12:45 and 14:30 to 18:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 110 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 65 | 56 | 73 | 51 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 70 | 102 | 110 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
