
2 Place du Puits de l'Ermite, Paris, Île-de-France
The Paris Mosque was built between 1922 and 1926 in a composite Moorish style. The architects -- Robert Fournez, Maurice Mantout and Charles Heubs -- based their design on plans drawn by Maurice Tranchant de Lunel, chief of the Beaux-Arts Service in Morocco, whose work drew on local influences. The mosque was built in memory of the Muslim soldiers in the French Army who died during World War I. It was partially financed by the French state and constructed on land donated by the Parisian municipality. Constructed with reinforced concrete, the mosque was decorated with mosaics, wood carvings and wrought iron brought from Morocco. It includes a salon de th (mint tea, pastries from North Africa, Arabic coffee), a store filled with Moroccan crafts, and a public steam bath. A major renovation was completed in 1992. Until 1993, the mosque was financed by Saudi Arabia; today it is funded by the financial contributions of its members (a majority of whom are of Moroccan origin), and is closely affiliated to the Algerian Government. It has always been closely associated with various Government initiatives.
2 Place du Puits de l'Ermite, Paris, Île-de-France
Agree with the previous reviews. Very beautiful masjid with what seems a lot of heritage. Great architecture inside. The garden area is also very nice. If the masjid was maintained better then it would've been great. The wudhu area is adequate. All in all very nice, would recommend a visit.
I went here for Jummah and it was awesome experience. It was my first time visiting a masjid in France and I was amazed by the beautiful architecture, the amazing garden and courtyard with fountain. They also have an Arabic bakery and hamaam on the backside of the masjis (which is around corner). Definitely worth checking out if you are in Paris.
I visited this mosque around a year ago. It is a wonderful place alhamdulillah. The prayer hall was beautiful and calm. The inside of the dome was beautifully carved from wood. It was comfortable and relaxing. If I lived around the mosque, I'd want to spend all day there. The courtyard area was decorated with amazing mosaics and there was a fountain in the centre. We traveled along way to get to this mosque and it was well worth it. There is a halal restaurant outside the mosque around the corner, they are very expensive!
If you are a Muslim visiting Paris, this is a must see. Such a beautiful complex.. with gorgeous gardens. The wudu area for Sisters is beautiful and well-kept. Very, nice helpful people--although I got strange stares because I was wearing hijab. Also visit the Museum of the Arab World in Paris... gorgeous old Qur'ans on display.