Mosquée de Paris - Paris 5th

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History

The Paris Mosque was built in a Hispano-Moorish style in 1927, with a patio surrounded by galleries. A prayer center for Paris's Muslim community, the mosque also offers a library and teaching center. Another pleasant feature of the mosque is the hammam, a café-restaurant that features mint tea and delicious pastries. Don’t be put off by the crowds on the street-side terrace, there is normally plenty of room in the atmospheric interior courtyard, or any one of the elaborately-decorated rooms. Even if you’re not tempted by one of the delicious honey and almond-based pastries, you might be drawn to some of the artisans items on sale in the miniature bazaar. Beyond its tea room, the mosque boasts Paris’ best known hamman, or Turkish baths.

Practical Information:

39 rue St-Hilaire, 5e, M° Censier-Daubenton tel: 01 43 31 38 20,
Metro: Cardinal Lemoine

Open: Winter 8 a.m.-5.30 p.m. - Summer 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

More info: http://www.mosquee-de-paris.com/index.html