Home to Caravaggio masterpieces and French flair in Rome.

📍 Location: Piazza di San Luigi de’ Francesi
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💸 Entrance Fee: Free (small coin donation for lights)
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 25–35 minutes
🔗 Official Site: https://www.saintlouis-rome.net/?lang=en
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps

About San Luigi dei Francesi

Why We Love It:
This is a highlight for any art lover—home to three famous Caravaggio paintings, loved by every tourist guide and art-seeker.

Roman Guides Insider Tip:
Arrive just after lunch for the quietest time—coin-fed lights illuminate the Caravaggios.

Local Secret:
Check out Antico Forno Roscioli nearby for Roman breads and pizza al taglio.

Did You Know?

The three Caravaggios depict the life of St. Matthew.
The church is the “national church” of France in Rome.

Nearby Recommendations

Pantheon – 4 min walk
Sant’Agostino – More Caravaggio art
Antico Forno Roscioli – Best Roman pizza

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