The Paris Mosque
The Grand Mosque of Paris also known as the Great Mosque of Paris or simply the Paris Mosque, is located in the 5th arrondissement and is one of the largest mosques in France. There are prayer rooms, an outdoor garden, a small library, a gift shop, along with a cafe and restaurant. In all the mosque plays an important role in promoting the visibility of Islam and Muslims in France.
It is the oldest mosque in Metropolitan France. It was inaugurated on 16 July 1926. The Great Mosque of Paris covers an area of 7,500 square meters and can accommodate up to 1,000 people, and authorizes access to women, and provides confessional rooms as well as access for handicapped persons.