Grande Mosquée de Paris – Great Mosque of Paris

(Last Update: 07.06.2025) I first learned that there was such a large mosque in Paris from my teacher in the French course, when I first settled in Paris. In fact, this place was included in the list of "Places to see in Paris" in our textbook... It was a long time before I went to see this mosque because it was in a spot that I perceived as a far corner of Paris at that time. Then, a few months later, when another of my French teachers praised the mosque, I said "it has become obligatory to see it now" and I first came here in March 2014...

In Paris, 5. borough'in, Jardin des PlantesLocated just behind the Grande Mosquée de Paris (grand moske pari or ggand moske dö paği) The first mosque built in France in 1922 It has the feature of being . Although the mosque project has been on the agenda several times before, these attempts have not been successful, but Dedicated to the 70.000 Muslims who died for France in the First World War The project was implemented with the decision to build a mosque.

during construction II. Abdulmecit ve AtaturkIt is known that . has also contributed financially to the project... The mosque bears the traces of North African Islamic architecture; It was especially designed under the influence of Moroccan architecture. That's why it was a different experience for me when I first saw the mosque. As someone who has been accustomed to Ottoman architecture for years, one automatically gets the misconception that Islamic architectural style should also be in the Ottoman style. After seeing this place, my prejudice on this subject was broken. During my subsequent trip to Andalusia, I got used to this style of architecture.

33 meters The Grand Mosque of Paris, which has the signature of its architectural style with its high square minaret, is also impressive with its interior design. If you come outside of prayer hours, you have to pay money to visit the mosque. It is impossible to understand this logic. Whereas in Paris – Holy Chapel Except - you cannot pay to visit any church, its doors are open to everyone, but the Paris Mosque seems to be another manifestation of the "aid to the mosque" mentality.

As soon as you step through the main entrance, Paris seems far away; You suddenly find yourself in a North African country. The mosque takes you to another land with its extremely impressive decorations, especially the design of the inner courtyard, garden landscaping and impressive atmosphere; You even see traces of the architecture of the Andalusian region. As I said, walking around here definitely feels like you've been transported to somewhere other than Paris.

From the entrance, you continue your way to the right and then turn left to reach the courtyard. The top of the marble courtyard was designed with a retractable system. The garden is small on the scale of this mosque, but large enough on the scale of a mosque in Paris. It is green according to the season and decorated with flowers according to the season... Although it is a great kindness for the French to gift such a mosque to Muslims - no matter what - but I cannot say that the people responsible for keeping the mosque alive have done their duty very successfully.

Because the garden is a bit neglected, or rather, there seems to be an atmosphere of neglect, weariness, or, how to put it, carelessness, in the general condition of the social complex rather than the garden itself. That's why, while one is happy to see such a magnificent mosque in Paris, one is also secretly resentful that the necessary care was not taken.

However, I recommend that you do not leave without seeing the decorations, especially those impressive ceramic works. Believe me, it will be worth the trip; You will experience a completely different atmosphere in Paris. Moreover, while visiting this place, A place where Jews fleeing Nazi persecution took refuge during the Second World War is, here Muslims protected Jews by issuing fake birth certificates I suggest you keep it in a corner of your mind.

While I was visiting this mosque, the prayer time had just ended and the congregation was dispersing. Of course, I wanted to see the inside of the mosque, but it was not possible; Because when you approach the door of the mosque, it looks like that from inside to outside. an unpleasant odor It was coming, I couldn't get one step closer, not get in. I'm really disappointed; So much so that I want to believe that I remembered it wrong while writing this article, but after that I never dreamed of going back and seeing the inside. Fortunately, I saw magnificent mosques built in this style in Andalusia and my eyes and soul were delighted.

No matter what, I think Grande Mosquée de Paris is one of the must-see places in Paris. Moreover, it is as large as the prayer hall of the mosque. hamam ve kafe The section is also very popular and worth seeing. It is strange that someone like me, who is interested in baths, has not seen the bath in this complex yet, but there is a view in the garden of the cafe. drink the famous mint tea It happened. Article about the cafe at this link you can find.

To the Grand Mosque of Paris metro to reach with M7 from above with the “Place Monge” or “Censier-Daubenton” stations of the line; M10 of the line “Gare d'AusterlitzYou can come from below via the ” station.

When I'm around Jardin des PlantesAlso see and Rue MouffetardI also recommend you to wander around. Oh and in your immediate vicinity. Lutèce Arena A surprise awaits you.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…

Web address: grandemosqueedeparis.fr

Address: Grande Mosquée de Paris, 2bis Place du Puits de l'Ermite, 75005 Paris

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