La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
Capacity 150 seats
La Madeleine Church Concert Series
Location
Duration
1 h 20 min
No intermission
Details
Concert
For all audiences
No dialogue
Highlights: La Madeleine Church Concert Series
Concert programme
Story: La Madeleine Church Concert Series
Reviews
"A wonderful church which is never as busy as Notre Dame. It's stunning from the outside and beautiful and peaceful inside. The best way of experiencing La Madeleine is going to one of the concerts they hold there. Classical music, great acoustics and an impressive setting - you can't beat it!"
Brad
Saw a classical concert here one night, the highlight of my entire week in Paris! A gorgeous setting with very accomplished classical stringed mini-orchestra. Highly recommend it!
MMehta10
It was very beautiful! Both the place and the music.
Devi
La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
History and Funfacts about La Madeleine Church
The imposing Madeleine Church, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, gave its name to this district of Paris. It is built in perspective of the Palais Bourbon (building that houses the National Assembly), which it faces on the other side of the Place de la Concorde.
In 1757, Louis XV ordered the construction of a new Madeleine Church, but following the Revolution, the work remained on hold. Then, in 1806, Napoleon I decided to build a temple to the glory of the soldiers of the Grande Armée. He commissioned the architect Pierre-Alexandre Vignon who razed the old church but kept its columns. He proposed a building reminiscent of Greek temples, with more than 50 Corinthian columns surrounding it. Unfortunately, the construction posed problems to the State and its construction was neglected in favor of the Arc de Triomphe. The Madeleine Church was returned to Catholic worship and the church was inaugurated in 1842 - its construction took 85 years!
In 1846, the church welcomed the great organ of Cavaillé-Coll and many organists succeeded one another at the keyboards of the instrument: Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Fauré, etc. It is at the Madeleine Church that the funerals of famous artists such as Frédéric Chopin, Jacques Offenbach, Edith Piaf, Joséphine Baker and more recently Johnny Hallyday have been held. Since its construction, the church has become a hotspot for classical music concerts.
Fast facts
Capacity: 150
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No
Heating: No
Coat Check: No
FAQ
How do I get to La Madeleine Church?
La Madeleine Church is accessible by:
Metro lines: La Madeleine Church is accessible by metro lines 8, 12 and 14 which run to the stations Madeleine, Opéra ou Concorde.
RER lines: La Madeleine Church is accessible by RER line A which run to the station Auber.
Bus lines: La Madeleine Church is accessible by bus lines 42, 94, 45, 52 which run to the sations Havre - Haussmann, Capucines - Caumartin.
In case of difficulty, our hotline can be reached during our business hours. Please see the footer of this page for our contact details.
What do I do when I get to the La Madeleine Church?
We invite you to arrive around 15 minutes before the showtime marked on your ticket. An English-speaking staff member of La Madeleine Church will guide you to your seats.
How long do the concerts at La Madeleine Church last?
The concerts last approximately one hour and twenty depending on the programme and without an intermission.
Is there a dress code at La Madeleine Church?
There is no specific dress code but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.