American Church in Paris

American Church in Paris
Église américaine de Paris
Street view of the American Church in Paris from the Quai d'Orsay
American Church in Paris is located in Paris
American Church in Paris
American Church in Paris
The location of the American Church in Paris
48°51′44.0″N 2°18′23.7″E / 48.862222°N 2.306583°E / 48.862222; 2.306583
LocationParis
CountryFrance
DenominationInterdenominational
Websiteacparis.org
History
Former name(s)American Chapel in Paris
Founded1814
Dedication1931
Architecture
Style15th century Gothic
GroundbreakingMarch 1, 1926
CompletedSeptember 6, 1931
Specifications
Capacity600 (main level), 100 (balcony)
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)Rev. Dr. Paul Rock

The American Church in Paris (formerly the American Chapel in Paris) was the first American church established outside the United States. It traces its roots back to 1814, and the present church building - located at 65 Quai d'Orsay in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France - dates to 1931.