Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

"Across the street from the Panthéon is a church that lives in the shadows of it's larger neighbour, but has a fascinating history to offer. This church was the starting point of many processions to Notre-Dame de Paris and back in order to carry the shrine of Sainte-Geneviève, which contained her relics. When the revolution broke out, many religious artefacts were destroyed or recycled for other uses, and the gold covered shrine was melted in 1793, while the precious stones were also removed. But that's not where they stopped, then burning her remains and throwing them in the Seine river. Today, in the shrine that lies in the church, there are meant to be a few of her remains that were miraculously saved in various other locations and escaped the destruction of the revolution. Not only do you get to see the shrine here, but it is also a beautiful church with a stone carved rood screen, making it quite unique in Paris. "

"The church is famous for being the final resting place of the renowned mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal. For those willing to climb a spiral staircase, the church offers a unique vantage point to admire the stunning interior and panoramic views of the surrounding area."

"Gothic church near the Pantheon, it beckons with its stunning architecture and houses the remarkable Shrine of St. Genevieve. "