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The Tour Saint-Jacques: An Enigmatic Treasure in Central Paris

Last Updated on August 24, 2023

During my early years living in Paris, I passed a nondescript construction site in the city center on a semi-daily basis. Clad with scaffolding and dark plastic sheeting, the site just off the Rue de Rivoli struck me as a bit of an eyesore on one of Paris’ busiest thoroughfares.

Years passed, and I was never curious enough to ask what lay beneath the scaffolding, or why it was taking such a long time to complete what I assumed was the construction of an office building or something akin.

In 2008, this theory was proven wrong– scaffolding was removed from the top, and what appeared to be a Gothic-style tower began to emerge, as if greeting the sky.

Then one morning in 2009, I was riding a bus that stopped just across the street from the gated square where the site stood. Stepping off the bus, I looked up to see this — and practically felt my jaw slacken with awe:

There was something revelatory about this– in the literal sense that the site was suddenly revealed in all its stupefying, unexpected beauty. Mostly hidden from view for years, the 16th-century Tour Saint-Jacques was back. And it was glorious.

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A Bit of History

If you find yourself wondering whether the dramatic tower was once attached to a church, congrats– you clearly know your pre-modern French architecture. Completed in around 1523, the Tour Saint-Jacques is all that remains of a medieval church called Eglise Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, which was unfortunately destroyed in 1797 during the turbulent years of the French Revolution.

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The church, itself constructed from the 12th century, was an important pilgrimage site in Paris for Catholics, and a stop on the famous Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrimage route which leads south through France into Spain.

The tower was designed in a flamboyant Gothic style, as evidenced by features such as pointed, tapering pinnacles and carved niches decorated with statues, gargoyles and other elements.

Its sumptuous decor is attributed in part to the patronage of wealthy butchers who operated nearby in the enormous Les Halles market, and for whom the church was named.

Incidentally, one of the patrons of the original church is said to be Nicolas Flamel, the reputed alchemist, who operated an almshouse nearby.

After the church was destroyed and pillaged in the Revolution, it was used for a time as a stone quarry. The French state acquired the tower in 1836, declaring it a historic monument in the 1860s.

Second Empire Restoration Efforts

It was only during the Second Empire that major restoration efforts brought the tower back to its original, opulent guise. An architect named Théodore Ballu headed the redesign, creating a 19th-century style square and park around it and setting the tower on a pedestal. Statues, gargoyles, and other Gothic elements were also restored or entirely replaced.

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This was all happening during a time when Paris was being radically transformed from its medieval layout, with narrow, cobbled streets giving way to grand, wide boulevards .

So the renewal of the late-medieval Tour Saint-Jacques meant, somewhat paradoxically, that it became a key part of the city center in a new, bold, Belle-Epoque Paris that looked radically different from the city of earlier centuries.

The tower was again restored in the first decade of the 2000s after major cracks in the stone– much of it original– were discovered. In 1998, it became a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks in part to its confirmation as a historic stop along the Santiago de Compostela (Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle) pilgrimage route. Relics for the Saint were discovered inside the tower, firming up the connection.

Visiting the Tower & What to See

Admiring the facade from the leafy square is something I highly recommend– and it only takes a few minutes. Better yet, have a picnic of bakery goods or take-out and enjoy lunch on one of the benches on the square, taking in the tower’s details as you eat.

The base of the tower , perched on a pedestal with stairs, features ornately carved arch structures, statues and small gargoyles. A statue of the French mathemetician and physicist Blaise Pascal stands within the arch structure, built to commemorate his experiments on atmospheric pressure.

They were either carried out here or nearby, according to conflicting accounts.

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At the northwest corner, admire the biblical sculptures of the Four Evangelists (lion, bull, eagle, and man)– these are replicas rather than the originals, restored during the 19th century. The gargoyles and statues of saints adorning the walls of the tower are also replicas.

There’s also a statue of Saint Jacques le Majeur that stands on a platform. A tiny meteorological station was built here in 1891 by the Observatoire de Montsouris, a still-operating Observatory close to Montparnasse in southern Paris.

Guided Tours & Climbing the Tower

If you wish to climb the tower, you can do so via guided tour only (via an agency called MagmaCultura), available exclusively by reserving online here. The tour retraces the history of the former bell tower of the Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie church.

You can find current prices at the ticketing website above. The Tower is open to visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 13 November, from 10am to 6pm.

During the tour, you’ll have to ascend 300 narrow stairs to the top, where you can expect outstanding views over both Paris’ right bank and left . You’ll also get a closer look at some of the ornate statuary and other design details of the tower from your bird’s-eye vantage point.

If you’re claustrophobic or suffer from vertigo, you may wish to avoid, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should certainly abstain.

Getting There & Practical Information

The Tour Saint-Jacques is located smack in the Paris city center, in the area known as Châtelet and right on the border of the 1st and 4th arrondissements (districts). It’s situated in a pleasant, gated square named after it.

There’s plenty to see and do nearby, so this can be a quick stop in a morning of exploration: you’re minutes away from Parisian sights and attractions including the Centre Georges Pompidou , the Marais neighborhood, Hotel de Ville (City Hall) the Les Halles shopping center, and the Rue Montorgueil market district .

The Seine River and the Ile de la Cité (home to monuments including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie) are just blocks to the south.

• Address: Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, 75001 (1st arrondissement)
• Metro: Châtelet, les Halles or Rambuteau

Courtney Traub is the Founder and Editor of Paris Unlocked. She’s a longtime Paris resident who now divides her time (as well as she can manage) between the French capital and Norwich, UK. Co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region, she has been interviewed as an expert on Paris and France by the BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Le Figaro, Matador Network and other publications. Courtney has also written and reported stories for media outlets including Radio France Internationale, The Christian Science Monitor, Women’s Wear Daily and The Associated Press. In addition to going down various rabbit holes of curiosity when it comes to French culture, history, food and art, Courtney is a scholar of literature and cultural history whose essays and reviews have appeared in various forums.

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A Brief History of the Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris

What is the tour saint-jacques.

The Tour Saint-Jacques, or saint-jacques tower in English, is an elaborate 16th-century Flamboyant Gothic tower in Paris that was a meeting point for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.

Tour Saint-Jacques History

Legend has it that the body of Saint James, one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles, was carried in a stone boat from Jerusalem to the Galician coast in northern Spain. In the 9th century, his remains were discovered by a local shepherd, and a shrine was built in his honour in Santiago de Compostela.

For the past thousand years, Christian pilgrims have made the arduous journey from all over Europe to pay homage to Saint James’ shrine. Although now a standalone Flamboyant Gothic tower, there was once a church on this spot named after the revered Apostle, a rallying point for pilgrims on the road to northern Spain. The church itself, however, was known by the longer name Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie (or Saint James of the Butchers), after the many butchers who worked at the nearby market of Les Halles and were the wealthy patrons of the church.

Much of the building was destroyed during the French Revolution, and in 1797, the medieval church was sold to an entrepreneur who made no secret of his intention to demolish the structure. Fortunately, since the French government decided to indemnify the new owner for the material value of the building’s stonework, and included the building in a proposed list of eleven ‘historic monuments’, the tower was saved. Tour Saint-Jacques stands at an imposing 52 metres tall, and due to its shape was later converted into a shot tower, a structure used for making small shot balls for guns. This was done by allowing molten lead to pass through a sieve at the top of the tower, where it would fall down into a tub of water, cool and harden in the shape of a bullet.

Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie was the burial place of Nicolas Flamel, a 14th-century Parisian scribe who became a patron of the church. Some 200 years after his death, Flamel was the subject of a myth that alleged he had discovered the Philosopher’s Stone, which turned base metals into gold and silver, and enabled him and his wife to become immortal. If you recognize the name but are unfamiliar with the history, it may be due to the fact he has appeared in a number of works of fiction, most famously in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , for obvious reasons.

The tower also has further philosophical connections. There’s a statue of the famous scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal, which can be found at the base of the tower, who used it in the mid-17th century to conduct experiments on atmospheric pressure and the use of weights (before Isaac Newton discovered the laws of gravity).

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Tour Saint Jacques: The Gothic Remains of a 16th-Century Church

By: Author Sophie Nadeau

Posted on Last updated: 4th March 2023

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Last Updated on 4th March 2023 by Sophie Nadeau

Tour Saint Jacques sits, high and mighty above rue de Rivoli, imposing over the surrounding square and streets. All that remains of a medieval church which once stood in the district, the tower can be found on the fringes of Le Marais, a historic district known for its medieval architecture and winding lanes. Here’s a quick history of Tour Saint Jacques , as well as how to visit for yourself and things to know before you go.

A history of Tour Saint Jacques

Located within the grounds of a garden with the same name, Tour Saint Jacques is the solitary remainder of a once grand Gothic ecclesiastical building. The  church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie was so-called because it was funded by wealthy patrons of the Butcher’s guild of the nearby Les Halles food market.

Though today Les Halles is home to a large shopping centre, during the Medieval period, and right up until the 1970s, the market was the largest food market in Paris.

The flamboyant Gothic architecture of the Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie was constructed between 1509 and 1523 and served the neighbourhood until the church was demolished during the French Revolution, leaving only the tower.

In times gone by, the church would have been one of the key Paris locations on the Tours branch of the pilgrimage on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela (Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle). Today, the tower is considered as a National Historic Landmark.

How to visit Tour Saint Jacques

Thanks to the fact that the tower rises up above the rest of the district, you can view the tower at all times of the day and night, rising up above the rest of the buildings along rue de Rivoli.

However, the actual park surrounding the tower, Square de la Tour Saint Jacques, is open from 8 AM – 8:30 PM Monday to Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 8:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you want to get a bird’s eye view of the best of Paris (including views onto the River Seine, Notre Dame Cathedral, and, of course, the Eiffel Tower) , then you’ll be delighted to discover that you can actually ascend the medieval tower for a small fee. 

A guided accompanied tour takes place every hour from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Prices are €12 for the full adult price and €10 for concessions. Tours last for 40 minutes and you’ll be required to climb around 300 steps to reach the top of the tower.

Tours can be booked on the website of Des Mots et Des Arts and children under 10 are not allowed to visit. If you want to attend a tour for free, then you should know that Tour Saint-Jacques is free to visit during European Heritage Days, which are usually held during a weekend in mid- September .

Due to its enviable position in the heart of Le Marais district of Paris, there’s no shortage of things to see and do nearby.

As well as a quirky array of hidden gems that even many locals don’t know about, should you head to Le Marais, you’ll also find a large assortment of shopping experiences (including many a vintage shop) and eatery.

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How to Visit Châtelet’s Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris

If you want to begin your pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, begin at Châtelet and the Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris. Or skip the pilgrimage and let MagmaCultura help you discover the fabulous history of the tower and its uses through the centuries. A specialized guide leads you to one of the most beautiful, panoramic views of Paris! Along the journey up 300 steps, you will also visit a room with tower decoration fragments and a meteorology room that was in use until 2000.

MagmaCultura works with the City of Paris for the ticketing and guided tours. The Tower is open to visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the second weekend in June until the second weekend in November, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For group visits, school visits or visits in languages other than those offered online , write to [email protected] . For the English tour at 1 p.m., use the contact email address to request specific dates and times. In September, October and November a minimum of two per weekend are planned depending on the availability of the guides. The French tours run every hour between 10 a.m. and 6 pm.

To be sure of going up in the tower, reservations should be made online www.toursaintjacques.fr .  Tickets are for timed entry. There is a ticket kiosk at the foot of the Tour Saint-Jacques.  Full price is 12 euros and reduced price is 10 euros. The reduced price (for visitors under 18 and students) includes admission and the g uided tour. The tour lasts one hour. Access restrictions: People suffering from claustrophobia and vertigo. People with walking difficulties or heart problems, with visual, hearig or physical disabilities. You must be over 10 years old.

MagmaCultura agency’s tour retraces the history of this eleventh century vestige on the Right Bank ( Rive Droite ). The former bell tower of the Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie church has dominated the landscape of the Right Bank of the Seine for five centuries. The church was sold during the French Revolution and only the tower remains. Prior to the City of Paris’s purchase of the tower in 1836, it was  a bomb-making facility. The city turned it into an ornamental tower surrounded by a garden, which remains today.

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A Little History Before You Go

I would highly recommend reading the history of the area before you take the tour. Read about the Grand Châtelet and Grand Boucherie (in French so needs a translation). Because of the smell, this area was outside the city walls. The butchers and fish mongers worked and cleaned and sold the meat and fish. The Seine was so close they could conveniently jettison the carcasses and innards to float away. This area was so filthy and unhygienic! What a difference a couple of centuries makes.

The church, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, originally finished in 1523, was dismantled stone-by-stone in 1793 and only the clock tower was allowed to remain. The tower was saved when a private individual persuaded the revolutionaries to save this unique piece of their heritage and history. They agreed as long as it was transferred into secular hands and out of the church’s possession.

The City of Paris bought and restored the tower of the former church, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, in 1836. It was renovated in 1858 to not look like a church bell tower.  The tower survived the Haussmannien period and became an ornament along the public thoroughfare of rue de Rivoli.

Wanting to have green spaces as in London, a park was made around the tower and a facing street was named in honor of Queen Victoria coinciding with her Paris visit. The tower of Saint-Jacques was used as a meteorological observatory from 1895 to 2000. For anyone that visited Paris after 2001, you would have seen the tower engulfed in scaffolding. The renovations were so extensive to match stone fragments and reinforce the foundation that work could not begin until 2006 and lasted until its reopening in 2013.

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The Saint-Jacques Tower in Paris: 16th-Century Marvel

A 16th-Century Tower in the City Center, Restored to its Former Glory

Courtney Traub.

The only remaining element of a church that once stood in central Paris and a former starting point for Christian pilgrimages southward, the St-Jacques Tower dates to the 16th century--  and recently underwent a dramatic restoration.

The belltower, which had become a public danger due to unstable stone elements, was hidden under heavy scaffolding for years before being unveiled in all of its revamped glory in early 2009. Since then, the tower has once again become a major feature of the landscape on Paris' central right bank ( rive droite ),  and for good reason: it tower boasts stunning stained glass and statuary and looks less like an orphaned remnant of a church than it does a standalone monument.

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Location & Getting There

Getting to the tower is quite easy since it's so centrally located, at the meeting point of many metro and bus stops. 

Address: Square de la tour Saint-Jacques, 88 rue de Rivoli, 4th arrondissement Metro: Chatelet or Hotel de Ville (Lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14) (Buy Paris metro passes direct)

Tower Visiting Hours

The tower is accessible by reservation in advance only, as part of a guided tour. The 50-minute guided tours are available for individuals and groups at restricted times. Only 5 people are allowed up at a time.

The climb to the top is 300 steps (approximately 16 floors); you should abstain from attempting it if you suffer from vertigo or fear of closed spaces (claustrophobia). Visitors with limited mobility or heart problems are also discouraged should likewise exercise caution. Please also note that for safety reasons, children under 10 are not permitted to take the tour.

Reserving a Tour

To reserve a slot, call  +33 (0) 1 83 96 15 05 from 10 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, or visit the information desk at the tower to reserve on the same day or in advance. 

If you can't make one of the tours or don't like the idea of climbing the tower, the public square on which it stands affords good views and photo opportunities. The square is open daily during daylight hours and closes at dusk.

A Short History of the Tower: 

• The early 1500's: The 170-ft belltower is erected as part of the Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie Church. Although the church was built during the Renaissance, it's designed in the medieval gothic tradition. Christian pilgrims begin their journey along the Saint-Jacques de la Compostelle route here.
• 1793: The church is destroyed during the French Revolution. The remaining tower is pillaged and used as a stone quarry.
• 1836: The City of Paris acquires the tower, which becomes the centerpiece of one of the city's first public squares.
• 2006: The city undertakes an intensive restoration project on the tower.
• 2009: The fully restored tower is unveiled.

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Tips for Visiting the Tower?

Unfortunately, as mentioned above, the tower isn't open to visitors without a tour reservation. Visit the square in the early morning or dusk hours for fantastic views of the dramatic tower from below (and photo ops of light hitting St Jacques-- a poetic sight by any standards).

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Walking 300 stairs up to the top in heels or flip-flops will not be a pleasant experience.  

If you're really hankering to see some dramatic architecture, consider heading over the river to the nearby Notre Dame Cathedral , or to the light-filled, sublime Sainte-Chapelle , featuring some of the medieval period's most intricate and beautiful stained glass. 

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Discovering the Tour Saint-Jacques

Many people, tourists and Parisians alike, do not know the history of La Tour Saint-Jacques (St. James Tower in English). Perhaps because it only reopened in 2009 after a restoration that took almost 10 years. Even I, who have walked by it many times, only knew that it was the vestige of an old church.

Well, one of my resolutions was to discover the lonely Tour Saint-Jaques, so I’ll be sharing a summary of its history and what you should know if you want to visit it, plus a couple of fun facts as per usual!

HISTORY OF THE TOUR SAINT-JAQUES

To understand the history of the Tour Saint-Jacques, we must go back to the Paris that was surrounded by a medieval wall. The Company of Butchers (yes, nothing glamorous but very powerful, like the Company of Merchants that founded the Hôtel de Ville), settled outside the great market that was Châtelet. It is said that they had a lot of money and had a church built in honor of St. James the Great, on the remains of a temple found there and dating far back (there are even legends that speak of the time of Charlemagne).

Years later, the church was bought and dismantled on condition that the tower was preserved. It was later acquired by an industrialist to create a foundry for lead bullets for hunting. The height of the tower was sufficient for the falling lead drops to cool when they reached the bottom (50 meters high).

After two fires, the Tower was bought by the Mayor of Paris, and around 1852, when the excavation works of the Rue de Rivoli began, it was decided this place would be restored. This was largely financed by Nicolas Flamel, a French bourgeois millionaire, and even has his initials on the stained glass windows, as well as those of the architect Théodore Ballu.

The Tour Saint-Jacques bell tower is thus the only vestige of the Saint-Jacques-La-Boucherie church, which was built in honor of Saint James the Great. Its current decoration, in flamboyant Gothic style, is the result of another restoration process initiated by Napoleon III.

It was finally restored again between 2001 and 2009 and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and the “Camino de Compostela”.

A TOWER FULL OF LEGENDS

Two legends caught my attention about this tower. The first is that it is said that during the Revolution the Saint-Jacques Tower was not demolished because Blaise Pascal (the famous mathematician and physicist) had resumed there his experiments on atmospheric pressure. This legend is false, because Pascal carried out these experiments in the Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas church located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.

The other is that Nicolas Flamel (who financed the restoration of the tower along with his wife, and of whom there is a representation in the north portal), was said to be an alchemist, who turned metals into gold having found the Philosopher’s Stone. Harry Potter fans will surely be interested! Well, it turns out that Flamel was very wealthy because he had had a prosperous career and because he married a wealthy widow. Certainly an interesting way to turn metal into gold.

HOW TO VISIT THE TOUR SAINT-JACQUES

Currently the Ville de Paris has handed over the organization of the tours of the Tour Saint-Jacques to the agency “Des Mots et des Arts”, a Parisian agency, which organizes workshops, guided tours and thematic tours (very interesting for history fans).

The tours are mainly in French, but also in English. If you feel like it, and do not have knee problems, heart or claustrophobia, you can easily book your visit on the website of the agency in charge and access this unique place. Entry is only available during the summer starting at 10€ and it is strictly forbidden for children under 10 years old and babies.

You must book and pay online (the groups are small), the day of the visit arrive very punctual at the reception place (a small blue booth at the side of the park), the attendants will verify your registration, give you a ticket, and then the visit begins.

The introduction is at the base of the tower, and then the ascent beginsThe introduction is at the base of the tower, and then you start the ascent to a first level (50 steps to warm up your knees), then 70 more and finally the rest, for a total of 300 steps (it’s like climbing the Arc de Triomphe).

The view of Paris will leave you speechless.

Fun Fact 1:

The Place de la Tour Saint-Jacques was the first endowed and equipped square in Paris and was created in 1856 after the acquisition of the land by the City of Paris. This was part of the great transformations carried out in the city by Baron Haussmann, which sought to improve hygiene and circulation in the city center.

To get to the Place de la Tour Saint-Jacques (Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques) you can take Metro Lines 1, 4, 7, and 11 and get off at Châtelet (and walk 4 minutes) or Metro Lines 1 and 11 to Hôtel De Ville, and walk on Rue de Rivoli until you meet the square and the tower.

Fun Fact 2:

At the top of the Tower, you’ll find gargoyles, a large statue of St. James (standing) and 4 allegorical representations: The Lion (St. Mark), the Bull (St. Luke), the Angel (St. Matthew) and the Eagle (St. John). These statues are approximately 4 meters high and are accompanied by 18 statues of saints that decorate the sides of the tower.

So you know, if you come in summer and until November 3, you can take a guided tour of the Tour Saint-Jacques. Between 10:00 a.m. and 17h00 (5 p.m.) from Friday to Sunday. Tickets are available on the website Des Mots et Des Arts or directly at the ticket window (a little blue house on one side of the park). If you don’t want to worry about anything, you can ask us to design a personalized guide, where we can create an itinerary that fits your needs!

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Tour St-Jacques Tower of St. James

The magnificent late-Gothic Tour St-Jacques (St. James’s Tower) is the only part that remains of an old sixteenth-century church.

Located in Paris’ IVe arrondissement , Tour St-Jacques was once part of a church known as Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie (literally, Saint James the Butcher). It was the patron church of butchers and was frequented by the wealthy wholesale butchers that sold their goods at the nearby Les Halles market . Pilgrims used the church to meet before embarking on their long journeys.

The church was built between 1509 and 1523 and was named for St. James the Great. (A statue of the saint was placed atop the tower in the nineteenth century.) In 1793, during the French Revolution, the church – like many others – was demolished, leaving only the tower, which is now considered a national historic landmark.

In the mid-1800s, the tower was restored by the architect Théodore Ballu. At that time, it was raised onto a pedestal and a small park was built around it. Putting the tower on a pedestal allowed it to retain its original height despite the absence of the remainder of the church.

The tower was designed in the Flamboyant Gothic style and, indeed, it is quite ornate, full of crockets and plenty of niches that hold a variety of statuary. The tower stands 52 meters tall (about 171 feet).

Pascal’s Lab

In the mid-seventeenth century, mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal chose to use Tour St-Jacques as his laboratory, where he conducted a variety of experiments on atmospheric pressure.

In tribute to Pascal, a statue of the scientist stands at the base of the tower and a number of meteorological instruments were placed on the roof.

Renovations

There has been much concern about the state of the stone from which Tour St-Jacques is built, and the tower had been covered with scaffolding for nearly five years in the 2000s while experts were examining the condition of the stone. They discovered that most of the stone came from the original structure and was not added when the tower was restored in the nineteenth century.

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Tour Saint-Jacques: Paris’ Secret Stairway to Heaven

In bustling Châtelet, surrounded by the paths of tourists and locals alike, stands the Tour Saint-Jacques (Saint-Jacques Tower). Surprisingly, despite its towering silhouette, many remain unaware not only of its rich history, which includes a connection to the alchemist Nicolas Flamel, but also, of the simple fact that it’s open for visits .

On a bright summer day, I had the pleasure of ascending this hidden stairway to heaven, and the experience was nothing short of breathtaking. Its central position offers an unparalleled 360-degree view over the entirety of Paris, making it an exceptional vantage point. More interestingly, beyond its 300 steps, the tower gave me the opportunity to delve into the story of a legendary Parisian figure (one that Harry Potter fans certainly know): Nicolas Flamel, the most famous of alchemists.

Tour Saint-Jacques: an Architectural Curiousity

The Tour Saint-Jacques is often overlooked by tourists and Parisians alike. It seems to have been standing there as long as the city itself, often eclipsed by other central Paris monuments like the Louvre, Bourse du Commerce, and even Les Halles. Yet, travelers who have the curiosity to book a visit to the tower will uncover with their guides a treasure trove of architectural anecdotes shedding light on Paris’s history.

The tower is a unique example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture in the center of Paris. Reconstructed in the 16th century, its design somewhat contradicts the architectural trends of its era. While many were leaning towards inspirations from Antiquity at the time, the tower held onto its Gothic roots, showcasing either a conservative choice or respect for the architectural legacy of the church.

Indeed, the tower is the only remnant of a church, the original Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie (Saint Jacques of the Butchery), owing its name and function to the foundation of a chapel by the Confederation of Butchers in the 12th century. The main body of the church disappeared towards the end of the 18th century when it was destroyed, and its stones sold.

The Gothic style was preserved by architect Theodore Ballu, who led the restoration of the tower in 1855. He employed many sculptors to restore the tower’s ancient prestige, notably through intricate alcoves sheltering statues of saints but mostly through the gargoyles and chimeras jutting from the walls.

I’ve always found these monsters fascinating. They are supposed to symbolize the evil contained in temptation and our own unsatisfied human desires, embodied by monstrosities and thus left outside of the church. Throughout your visit, you’ll have the chance to see some of their original molds inside the tower, kept as tokens of the tower’s restoration, but also the real ones up close on the roof of the tower.

The science behind the Tour Saint Jacques

Although Theodore Ballu was quite a figure in his time, his name is not the most famous attached to the Tour Saint-Jacques. The tower has also been a hub for scientific explorations. The famous French mathematician, Blaise Pascal, is said to have once used this very site for his experiments. That’s why a statue of him stands on the pedestal at the bottom of the tower. It is said that he used the site to conduct tests proving the existence of the void (admittedly, I’m not well-informed on this experiment, so I’ll leave you to do your own research on this one!).

When you ascend the tower during your guided tour, you’ll also discover what remains of an old weather forecast station used until the 1990s as an annex of the Montsouris station. Perched 25 meters above the ground in a room of about 30 square meters, this space resembles a movie set. With old bottles of chemicals left on abandoned shelves, this surprisingly modern platform serves as a reminder of the tower’s multifaceted history, bridging the past with the present in an unexpected way!

Nicolas Flamel & Tour Saint-Jacques: The Alchemist’s Connection

Another intriguing facet of Tour Saint-Jacques is its stained-glass windows connected to Nicolas Flamel. Known as a scribe and often associated with alchemical legends, his association with the tower brings a mystical touch to its history. But what does the alchemist really have to do with the tower?

Nicolas Flamel began his career in Paris as a copyist and public writer in a small shop adjacent to the church of Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie. His career, marriage to Pernelle, a well-off widow, and his real estate speculations amassed him a comfortable fortune. He dedicated his money to charitable works, among which the construction of the portal of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, hence the initials on the edifice.

His fortune, amassed during challenging times (following the Black Plague and amidst the context of the Hundred Years’ War), was amplified by rumors, leading to the myth that made him an alchemist who had succeeded in the quest for the Philosopher’s Stone, capable of transmuting metals into gold. This title of alchemist was acquired partly by chance, rumors, and the phenomenon of pseudepigrapha (falsely attributed works or texts whose claimed author is not the real author). In reality – and to the disappointment of those, including myself, who wish to believe he was a real sorcerer – the most famous “alchemist” never actually practiced alchemy.

Nevertheless, Flamel did live in the area and contributed to the construction of the Tour Saint-Jacques. His official house (“Maison de Nicolas Flamel”), which he commissioned (but may never have lived in, yet another myth around his character), and the street named after him, are located just a stone’s throw away. The legend lives on, entwining his story with the history of this remarkable tower.

How to visit the Tour Saint-Jacques: practical information

When to visit the Tour Saint-Jacques?

The tour Saint-Jacques is open for visits from May to November, but it’s generally better to visit on days with clear skies, to enjoy the panoramic view offered from the top. The visit lasts about an hour and it is recommended to wear good shoes since you’re going to ascend about 300 steps. Unfortunately, this is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

How to book your tickets to Tour Saint-Jacques?

It’s really recommended to book in advance as only small groups are allowed. You can book your tickets through the website: http://boutique.toursaintjacques.fr/ French-speaking readers might enjoy this article about 7 things you did not know about the Tour Saint-Jacques .

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The last remaining vestige of the Church of Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie , constructed in the 16th century and destroyed during the French Revolution , the St James Tower is an architectural gem of a flamboyant Gothic style . The starting point for the ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, the church drew its name from its original location in Paris’ butchers guild district.

Major fashion brands have long replaced the butcher shops, and in their midst, the St James Tower represents a medieval incongruity well-deserving of a detour. At the foot of the tower, enjoy the garden in the small square built in 1856, and get a closer look at the impressive gargoyles and statues of saints , the delicate, stained glass windows and exquisitely carved patterns decorating the façade of the tower. Have fun finding the hidden symbols of the four Evangelists .

Secrets and mysteries of the Tour Saint-Jacques

Numerous legends have shaped the tower’s mysterious allure over the centuries, and every year from May to November the company, MagmaCultura , shares some of those secrets in guided tours of this memento of medieval Paris.

Give it your all, and climb to the top of the tower’s 300 steps ! From its summit, 54 meters above ground, Paris spreads out before you, offering an unrestricted panorama taking in the Sacré-Coeur , the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame .

Discover the Tour Saint-Jacques through one of the treasure hunts in the Paris Region Adventures application specially designed for families and downloadable free of charge.

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All year round, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm. The Tower is open from May to November.

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A climb to the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris

Last Updated:  11 August 2022

Only a few people have been able to climb the  Tour Saint-Jacques , a single tower that rises in the centre of Paris . Many don’t even notice the monument as their paths lead them straight to famous landmarks in the vicinity: Notre-Dame , Sainte-Chapelle , the banks of River Seine … and the shopping precinct of rue de Rivoli. Here is a selection of photos taken during our ascent. At the end of the article, I’ll tell you how you can plan your ascent to the tower and enjoy breathtaking views over Paris!

What about Tour Saint-Jacques? 

Bearing witness to the past of the Right Bank, the Saint-Jacques Tower is a Parisian monument that cannot be overlooked. Since its full restoration in the 2000s, the former bell tower of a church which no longer exists has been opened to the public by its owner, the Municipality of Paris. We booked in advance and came to visit the inside and the top of the tower yesterday.

Situated in the neighbourhood of  Châtelet  in the  4th arrondissement of Paris, the curious Saint-Jacques Tower stands alone, surrounded by the trees and lawns of the Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques.

From the public garden, the Flamboyant Gothic features of the tower are clearly visible, particularly at the top of the tower:

To the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques

Please note! This account dates back to our last ascent to the tower in 2015. Since then, a few things have changed (a different tour agency, the great fire of Notre-Dame, etc.), which explained you might have only a slightly different experience.

We started our guided tour of the tower at the west side gate, where the friendly guide welcomed us. Around 12 people joined the group, and the visit started at 10 am at the base of the tower for a historical presentation of the tower.

By the statue of Blaise Pascal , the tour guide explained the troubled past of the former church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie and the destiny of its bell tower, which was saved from demolition during the French Revolution. Now we are ready for the ascent of 300 steps!

Following the presentation, we climbed a short flight of spiral stairs to reach the first floor. Inside were artefacts left by the craftsmen who participated in the recent restoration. The tour guide explained the phases of restoration from the 19th century to the 2000s.

The 19th-century restoration

The 19th-century restoration programme took place at a time when Gothic architecture was rediscovered.

Under the auspices of writers (Victor Hugo) and with architects’ passion, many Gothic churches and monuments were restored.

Viollet-le-Duc is famous for its work on Carcassonne , Pierrefonds and notably Notre-Dame Cathedral , where he added fantastic creatures made of stone: the chimeras.

Tour Saint-Jacques was no exception to the rule, and many additions were made when restoring the site. An example of this is the beautiful siren (see photo below) added in the 19th century to the tower’s façade, knowing that sirens were not at all fantastic creatures depicted in the Middle Ages!

The location of the former bells

The second flight of stairs of approximately 80 steps led us to another fascinating floor where the ceiling is the actual top of the tower. The tower housed a carillon with 12 bells when it was the bell tower of the church. It was one of the finest in Paris after that of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Reaching the platform

The longest climb finally got us to the tower’s summit at 60 metres high, where the group discovered one of the most beautiful views of Paris. For our tour guide, it is the most stunning view due to the central position of the tower: a 360-degree view makes the monuments and landmarks of Paris so close and offers unexpected perspectives.

With a good lens, the Eiffel Tower reveals its iron laces. In the forefront rises the neo-Gothic basilica of Sainte-Clotilde :

View of the Île de la Cité in the forefront and the Left Bank in the background. You can spot several monuments: the Tribunal de Commerce, the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle, the Saint-Sulpice and Saint-Germain-des-Prés churches, the Montparnasse Tower and the Panthéon (under restoration):

The long façade of the Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité with the neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés behind it. You can see the dark skyscraper of Montparnasse Tower in the background:

A gargoyle overlooking the first arrondissement of Paris:

The modern structure of the Pompidou Centre and the Gothic church of Saint-Merri in the forefront:

The best place to view Haussmann’s work

A stunning view reveals the work of Baron Haussmann in the mid-1850: boulevard de Sébastopol leading to the Gare du Nord. The shady street marks the boundary between Paris’s 1st (left) and 4th (right) arrondissements. To the left, the neighbourhood of Les Halles (with the new canopy and Saint-Eustache church) and the hill of Montmartre:  

To the left: the perspective of rue de Rivoli leading up to the Place de la Concorde. You can see the CBD of La Défense in the background.

To the right: the district of Les Halles with Saint-Eustache church and the hill of Montmartre.

A closer look at the perspective of rue de Rivoli created by Baron Haussmann in the mid-1850s:

A stunning view of the Historical Axis of Paris (la Voie Triomphale). From the Louvre, the axis runs through the Tuileries Garden, the Place de la Concorde (see the Luxor Obelisk), the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Grande-Arche de la Défense (under restoration in 2015):

The Musée d’Orsay and the banks of River Seine:

The Pont des Arts without the love-locks! In 2015 the City of Paris replaced the locks with temporary pinkish deck rails before the installation of new transparent panels:

The best place to see the landmarks of Paris

Two domes in the same picture: the small dome of the Institut de France and the golden dome of Les Invalides:

In the forefront is the dome of the Bourse du Commerce (1st arrondissement) and the massive complex of Opéra Garnier in the background:

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica standing atop the hill of Montmartre:

A closer look at the church of Saint-Eustache, one of Paris’ most beautiful churches:

The Rue de Rivoli and Rue Saint-Antoine looking eastwards (4th arrondissement):

The Romanesque bell tower of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the oldest churches in Paris:

 The Île Saint-Louis and its romantic quays:  

A closer look at the Gothic features of the Palace of Justice with the towers of the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle:

Saint-Sulpice (6th arrondissement), Paris’ second biggest church after Notre-Dame cathedral:

The trees of boulevard Saint-Michel, marking the boundary between the 5th (left) and 6th (right) arrondissements:

The Panthéon and its impressively tall crane (2015-2016 restoration):

The Fontaine du Palmier (Palm tree fountain) overlooks the Place du Châtelet and the banks of the River Seine:

How to book the climb!

To visit the monument, book online here .

Fees: Adult: 12 euros, Concession: 10 euros.

Please note:

• The climb is not accessible to children under ten years old.
• The ascent can be difficult as it takes place through a long narrow spiral staircase.
• Therefore, it is best to be in (very) good physical condition and not be prone to dizziness or claustrophobia.

Opening times (2022)

• From Friday 10 June to Sunday 13 November 2022
• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• From 10 am to 6 pm.

The guided tour proposed by the MagmaCultura agency retraces the history of the former bell tower of the Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie church, which has dominated the landscape of the right bank of the Seine for five centuries.

About the author

Pierre is a French/Australian who is passionate about France and its culture. He grew up in France and Germany and has also lived in Australia and England. He has a background teaching French, Economics and Current Affairs, and holds a Master of Translating and Interpreting English-French with the degree of Master of International Relations, and a degree of Economics and Management. Pierre is the author of Discovery Courses and books about France.

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I finally timed my 10th visit to Paris correctly and was able to do the tower tour in September ‘21. Five of us were guided by two very pleasant and knowledgeable young folks who seemed to truly enjoy their work. I’ve been to just about all of the “high” points from which to view the city, and the Tour Saint-Jacques is right there near the top. You’re high enough to see a lot, but not so high that you lose perspective of the details. The climb, if you are healthy enough, is well worth the effort! 🤙🏽

Thank you, Greg for telling us about your visit (and climb!) to the Tour Saint-Jacques!

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La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie à Paris

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The freestanding Tour Saint-Jacques that one sees today in a park just off the rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris is all that remains of the Gothic church of Saint-Jacques la Boucherie. Built between 1508 and 1522, the tower lost its statuary and its dozen bells during the Revolution, but its basic fabric escaped the demolition visited upon the rest of the church. It was sold in 1797 and was put to use for a purpose far from its original function: as a shot tower. Droplets of molten lead formed into perfect spheres as they fell through the nearly two-hundred-foot interior of the tower into a cooling tub of water at the bottom. In 1836 the tower was bought by the City of Paris. In the early 1850s, the tower was disengaged from the surrounding buildings, the lower part of the Tour Saint-Jacques was rebuilt to function as a civic monument, its destroyed statuary was remade, and the surrounding area was redesigned as a park. The surface of the new Square Saint-Jacques was lowered in order keep the nearby streets level, and a raised platform with steps was built as a transition between the old and new ground levels. Visitors could ascend the tower for a panoramic view of Paris. "Galignani's New Paris Guide for 1860" remarked upon the transformation: "This interesting structure now occupies the centre of an elegant square laid out as a garden, once intersected by the filthiest streets of the metropolis, haunted by vendors of rags and other commodities of a similar nature." Like a draftsman who might exaggerate the scale of a monument to impress the viewer with its great height, Soulier chose an elevated point of view at the corner of the rue de Rivoli and the Boulevard de Sebastopol from which the restored tower could be seen rising in the center of the composition, unobstructed and dwarfing all neighboring buildings.

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Title: La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie à Paris

Artist: Charles Soulier (French, 1840–1875)

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