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
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