



Paris: Grande Mosquée de Paris
Operating Hours:Saturday - Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00. Summer: 09:00 - 19:00. Closed: Friday and Muslim holidays
The Vibe:A Hispano-Moorish oasis in the Latin Quarter
Built between 1922 and 1926 to honour Muslim soldiers of the First World War, this mosque brings Hispano-Moorish design to the Latin Quarter. Its minaret rises 33 metres.
Zellige tiles and carved stucco line a cool marble patio. Mint tea and pastries scent the tea room beyond the courtyard.
- The largest mosque in mainland France
- Built in the 1920s in a Hispano-Moorish style inspired by the Alhambra
- Known for its tea room, hammam and wisteria-draped courtyard
- A refuge that sheltered people during the Second World War
Fit For
- 🌍 Culture travellers: "Islamic art and architecture in central Paris."
- 💕 Couples: "Mint tea in the tiled courtyard is a quiet ritual."
- 📸 Photographers: "Zellige tiles and spring wisteria fill the frame."
- 🧳 Solo: "A peaceful, low-key stop off the tourist trail."
Highlights
- The marble Grand Patio with its Alhambra-inspired arcades
- The 33-metre green-tiled minaret
- The tea room for mint tea and North African pastries
- The wisteria-draped courtyard in spring — Hidden Gem
- The cedar-panelled library and its rare Qurans
Paris Local Expert

Hamed (Leo) Kiani
Table of Contents
- Metro Place Monge (line 7) or Censier-Daubenton
- The visitor entrance is separate from the prayer-hall entrance
- Near the Jardin des Plantes in the 5th arrondissement
Food & Coffee Shops
The mosque's own tea room for mint tea and pastries
Rue Mouffetard's market street a short walk away
Cafés around Place Monge
The mosque's own tea room for mint tea and pastries
Rue Mouffetard's market street a short walk away
Cafés around Place Monge
Insider Tips
Visit on a weekday morning for a calm courtyard
Come in late April or May for the wisteria bloom
Avoid Fridays, when the mosque closes to visitors
Visit on a weekday morning for a calm courtyard
Come in late April or May for the wisteria bloom
Avoid Fridays, when the mosque closes to visitors
Photography Tips
The tiled patio and minaret are the standout shots
Spring wisteria frames the courtyard beautifully
Ask before photographing worshippers; avoid the prayer hall
The tiled patio and minaret are the standout shots
Spring wisteria frames the courtyard beautifully
Ask before photographing worshippers; avoid the prayer hall
Things To Do Nearby
Jardin des Plantes and its menagerie next door
Arènes de Lutèce, a hidden Roman amphitheatre nearby
Rue Mouffetard's market and cafés
Jardin des Plantes and its menagerie next door
Arènes de Lutèce, a hidden Roman amphitheatre nearby
Rue Mouffetard's market and cafés







