He had been due to meet President Francois Hollande and open a new Orthodox church later this month.
But after France's government said talks would be confined to Syria, the visit was halted, French presidential source said.
On monday, Mr. Hollande suggested Russia could face war crime charges over its bombardment of Syria city Aleppo.
The French presidency had told the Russian Mr. Hollande would only attend one event with Putin during the visit planned for 19 October - a working meeting on Syria according to the source.
It comes a day after Mr Hollande told French TV prosecutions over Syria could take place in the International Criminal Court (ICC).
"These are people who today are the victims of war crimes. Those that commit these acts will have to face up to their responsibility, including in the ICC," he said.
Neither Russia nor Syria is a member of the ICC.
Moscow has repeatedly denied attacking civilians, and says it targets terrorist groups in Syria.
Last week Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution drafted by France calling for an end to the bombing in Aleppo.
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