San Luigi dei Francesi
Church · Pantheon, Rome

San Luigi dei Francesi

Photo: Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

San Luigi dei Francesi is the national church of France in Rome. The Contarelli Chapel contains Caravaggio's Calling of Saint Matthew, Martyrdom of Saint Matthew and Inspiration of Saint Matthew. Look for the strong contrasts of light and shadow in these works.

On day 3 of Rome: Ancient & Eternal

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
20 to 40 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Five-minute walk from the Pantheon

Itineraries with San Luigi dei Francesi

Day 3 of Rome: Ancient & Eternal

Pantheon and Piazza Navona

How San Luigi dei Francesi fits into a day.
  1. 9:00PantheonPantheon
  2. 10:00Piazza NavonaPiazza Navona
  3. 10:45Church of San Luigi dei FrancesiSan Luigi dei Francesi
  4. 12:45Campo de' FioriCampo de' Fiori
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San Luigi dei Francesi questions

What are the opening hours?

Hours vary by season and day. Confirm on site or with current local listings.

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Donations are accepted.

Which Caravaggio works are inside?

Three paintings in the Contarelli Chapel show scenes from the life of Saint Matthew.

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