The Paris tourism web site SortirAParis has published an online guide to what it describes as the most beautiful synagogues in the French capital — five magnificent buildings in various parts of the city.
The guide — which adds to the site’s list of other suggested Paris walking tours and itineraries — was published in French and English in the run-up to the European Days of Jewish Culture, which begin this year on Sept. 2.
“After visiting Paris churches and resting in the gardens of the Great Mosque of Paris, how about strolling on by visiting synagogues?” SortirAParis asks.
The synagogues on its list include the following — If you click the links, you will find a page for each synagogue, providing historical and architectural information as well as pictures and information about visiting:
- The Grand Synagogue of Paris (Synagogue de la Victoire)
- The Synagogue des Tournelles, in the Marais district
- The Synagogue de Nazareth, the oldest synagogue in Paris
- The Buffault Synagogue, built for the Portuguese Jewish community
- The art nouveau Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue (Synagogue de la Rue Pavée ) in the Marais district
See our article about the Synagogue de la Victoire celebrating 150 years
1 comment on “The Five Most Beautiful Synagogues in Paris — a Guide”
MY HUSBAND, MY RECENTLY BAT MITVAHED GRANDDAUGHTER AND I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO SERVICES ON FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 19TH. CAN YOU HELP US FIND A SYNAGOGUE THAT HAS SERVICES AT THAT TIME?