Saint Clotilde Basilica

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The west front of the church
The west front of the church

The Saint Clotilde Basilica (Basilique Ste-Clotilde) is a church in Paris, located on the Rue Las Cases, in the Saint-Germain-de-Pres area. It is best known for its imposing twin spires.

Construction of the basilica was first mooted by the Paris City Council in 1827. It was designed by architect F. C. Gau, of Cologne in a neo-Gothic style. Work began in 1846, however Gau died in 1853, and the job was continued by Théodore Ballu who completed the church in 1857. It was opened on 30th November 1857 by Cardinal Morlot.

Ste. Clotilde is known for its once-fine organ constructed by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll (it has now been rebuilt out of all recognition) and the famous composers who have been Organiste Titulaire - César Franck from 1857-1890, Charles Tournemire from 1898-1939 and Jean Langlais from 1945-1987. Jacques Taddei has been the Organiste Titulaire at Ste. Clotilde since 1987.

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