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Temple Milestones in 2017
During 2017, four temples were dedicated: the Paris France Temple, Tucson Arizona Temple, Meridian Idaho Temple, and Cedar City Utah Temple. The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple was rededicated. Ground was broken for the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple, Arequipa Peru Temple, and Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple. At General Conference in April, President Monson announced five temples.
Paris France Temple Becomes 156th Operating Temple
President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency dedicated the Paris France Temple today, making it the 156th operating temple of the Church. It is a long-anticipated temple and the first to be constructed in mainland France.
Paris France Temple to Be Dedicated on Sunday
A total of 47,561 visitors toured the beautiful Paris France Temple during its three-week public open house, which concluded on Saturday, May 13, 2017. A youth cultural celebration will be held this Saturday, May 20, 2017, followed by the dedication of the temple on Sunday, May 21, 2017.
Cutaway Model of Paris France Temple Featured in Visitors' Center
After the open house concludes for the Paris France Temple this Saturday, the public will still have the opportunity to glimpse inside the building by way of a intricately detailed cutaway model prominently displayed in the visitors' center. The center also features a breathtaking stained-glass window depicting the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Take a Panoramic Tour of the Paris Temple Grounds
A new virtual tour has been produced that offers panoramic views of the Paris France Temple grounds from various locations throughout the property. The temple opens for tours to the general public beginning this Saturday, April 22, 2017.
Paris France Temple Tours
The public is invited to tour the new Paris France Temple from Saturday, April 22, 2017, through Saturday, May 13, 2017, except for Sundays. If you are unable to attend the open house in person, you can take a virtual tour of the interior.
Open House Tickets Available for Paris France Temple
Free tickets are now available for the public open house of the Paris France Temple through the Church's online reservation system (click the "Reserve Now" button). The temple will be open every day, except Sundays, April 22–May 13, 2017.
Paris Temple Open House Tickets
Beginning Monday, February 27, 2017, free reservations will be made available for the public open house of the Paris France Temple.
A Closer Look at the Paris France Temple Art Glass
Greater detail can be seen in the art glass windows at the Paris France Temple in newly posted nighttime photographs. The expert design and execution of the windows is the work of Holdman Studios, located in Lehi, Utah, and Ensenada, Mexico.
Nighttime Lighting of the Paris France Temple
The high-tech lighting system at the Paris France Temple subtly illuminates the exterior surfaces of the building while interior lights bring to life the exquisite art glass, featuring flowering blossoms and eye-pleasing geometry. Preparations are underway for a spring open house.
Monument Sign Holder at the Paris France Temple
The concrete holder for the monument sign of the Paris France Temple has been faced with stone and is ready for the inscribed sign to be attached. In just five months, the temple will open to the public for a three-week open house beginning April 22 and continuing through May 13.
Opening Dates Announced for Paris France Temple
The First Presidency has announced that the public open house for the Paris France Temple will begin Saturday, April 22, and continue through Saturday, May 13, 2017. The temple will be dedicated on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in three sessions.
Landscaping Entrance at Paris France Temple
Landscaping at the Paris France Temple has progressed to the front of the building where sidewalks are being poured and flowers are filling the planter boxes. Lamp posts are being installed at the entrance and art glass around the entry door.
Paris France Temple Stained Glass
A July look at the Paris France Temple shows progress being made on stained-glass window installation and landscaping in the garden area where hundreds of pavers have been laid. Work will soon turn to the interior of the temple.
Paris Temple Parking Garage
New photographs of the Paris France Temple show the entrance canopy to the underground parking facility on the west side of the temple. Landscaping work continues.
More Trees Planted at the Paris France Temple
Landscaping efforts at the Paris France Temple have progressed from the interior courtyard to in front of the visitor's center wing where new trees and flowers have been planted. The wing will serve as an entrance to the gardens in the courtyard, which will be open for public enjoyment.
Uchtdorfs Visit the Paris France Temple
During a recent visit to Paris and Brussels, President and Sister Uchtdorf toured the Paris France Temple, which is under construction. To have a temple in Paris, France, is a "matter of faith rewarded," said President Uchtdorf.
Paris France Temple Becoming a Reality
Securing a location for the Paris France Temple required well over a decade, but the beautiful Parisian-style building has been erected and is nearly completed on the outside. Exterior cladding continues on the visitors' center wing.
Landscaping Advancing at the Paris France Temple
New photographs of the Paris France Temple show the progress being made on the temple grounds including the addition of new trees and landscaping elements in the plaza between the temple and patron housing facility. The French-style exterior of the housing facility is complete.
Paris France Temple Featured in Liahona Magazine
In the March issue of the Liahona (French), two articles are featured on the Paris France Temple including a Young Single Adult group who marched to the temple and created the slogan: Become Paris.
Exterior Cladding Nearing Completion for Paris Temple
Cladding installers have nearly finished the exterior of the beautiful Paris France Temple. The front of the temple (shown here) is the final side to be completed. On the east side of the temple is a visitors' center, which will also provide access to the landscaped gardens and water features.
Northeast View of the Paris France Temple
The latest photograph of the Paris France Temple shows the completed north and east sides of the building, including the baptistry entrance at basement level. Landscaping structures continue to take shape in the garden area.
Paris Temple Visitors' Center
A new photograph of the Paris France Temple shows the entrance to the visitors' center with the majestic temple rising in the background.
Cladding the West Side of the Paris France Temple
Dozens of crates holding stone cladding stand at the ready on the west side of the Paris France Temple as laborers continue the work of facing the exterior. The job started on the east side, continued to the north side, and is now on the west. The front (south) side will be done last.
A Walk Around the Paris Temple
A new series of photographs taken of the Paris France Temple capture the construction progress on each side of the building.
Construction Progress at the Paris France Temple
A new photograph of the Paris France Temple shows that stonework covers the entire east side and nearly the entire north side (rear). Concrete has been poured for the courtyard, which will feature a water attraction and planter boxes.
An Overview of the Paris France Temple Complex
A recent news article in Toutes Les Nouvelles reports on the progress being made at the Paris France Temple complex where stone is being attached to the exterior of the temple and landscaping structures are being set in place.
Eastern Façade of Paris France Temple
Scaffolding is coming down from the eastern wall of the Paris France Temple, which has been clad in a cream-colored stone and features magnificent blue and green art glass windows. Work continues on the other sides of the temple.
Paris in Panorama
The latest photograph of the Paris France Temple shows progress on the entire complex.
Roofing and Stonework at the Paris France Temple
An official news release shows the progress being made on the Paris France Temple where a light-colored exterior stone has been attached to the majority of the southeast wall, roofers are laying shingles, and window frames are being installed.