



Former chapel of the abbey of Port Royal
Faubourg Saint-Jacques
Step behind the walls of a 17th-century cloister built deliberately austere between 1652 and 1655. The covered gallery and secret garden offer a rare pocket of Parisian tranquility that works in any weather.
17th century architecture
secret garden
peaceful escape
covered walkway
Tips
📅weekdays only, closed weekends
🏛️built 1652-1655, deliberately austere style
Former chapel of the abbey of Port Royal
Faubourg Saint-JacquesOpens Friday at 2:30 PM




Step behind the walls of a 17th-century cloister built deliberately austere between 1652 and 1655. The covered gallery and secret garden offer a rare pocket of Parisian tranquility that works in any weather.
17th century architecture
secret garden
peaceful escape
covered walkway
Tips
📅weekdays only, closed weekends
🏛️built 1652-1655, deliberately austere style