American Cathedral in Paris

PARIS, FRANCE

One of Paris’s oldest English-speaking churches, the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity serves as the gathering place for Anglicans across Europe and beyond.

At a glance

Located in central Paris between the Champs-Elysées and the River Seine, this Anglican cathedral welcomes the international community and English-speaking residents of the French capital. The church is formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

History

The American Cathedral in Paris ranks among the oldest English-speaking churches in the city. It functions as the convocation church for Episcopal Churches across Europe, serving a vital role in the spiritual life of the Anglican diaspora.

What you see

The cathedral occupies a prominent position in the 8th arrondissement, positioned strategically between two of Paris’s most significant landmarks. Its central location reflects its importance as a gathering space for the international community.

Cultural significance

The church represents a distinct cultural presence in Paris—one of Europe’s major Anglican centers. It bridges American, British, and international Anglican traditions within the heart of the French capital, serving as both a spiritual and cultural landmark for English-speaking residents and visitors.

Key facts

Country: France
City: Paris, 8th arrondissement
Address: 23 avenue George V
Coordinates: 48.8675, 2.30083333
Nearest métro stations: Alma–Marceau and George V

Practical information & getting there

The cathedral is easily accessible by public transport. The closest métro stations are Alma–Marceau and George V, both within walking distance of 23 avenue George V in the 8th arrondissement. You can access the church directly from either station.

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Under 26 and living in the EU? Walk in free

The permanent collections of France’s national museums have been free to 18-to-25-year-olds resident in an EU country since 2009, and the national monuments — châteaux, abbeys, fortresses — apply the same rule. Bring photo ID: it is checked at the door. The monuments are also free to everyone on the first Sunday of the month in winter, from November to March.

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In September, the doors that are usually shut open

For one long weekend every September, some fifty European countries run the European Heritage Days together: palaces, workshops, archives and private houses that are closed the rest of the year let visitors in, almost always for nothing. France sets its own dates, and they are published a few weeks ahead.

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