Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Church (French: Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs; literally— Saint Nicholas in the Fields) is a Catholic church in the Third Arrondissement of Paris. Some facts about the building: The first parts of the church, including the western facade, were built in 1420-1480 in the Gothic style. Between 1576 and 1586, the church was expanded by adding double aisles in the lower sides from the north and south and a decorative portal to the south transept. From 1613 to 1615, another expansion took place: two additional aisles were added to the nave, a double corridor with diverging chapels was built, the choir was enlarged, and an apse chapel and dome were erected in the eastern part. During the French Revolution, the church was closed and briefly transformed into a temple dedicated to the "Hymen and Fidelity." In 1802, the church became a church again and was completely rebuilt between 1823 and 1829. In 1995, the church became officially associated with the Emmanuel Community, an Evangelical Catholic movement. The church is notable for its Renaissance carved sculpture, decor and a large collection of French Renaissance paintings in the interior.

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