Sunday, July 17, 2011

Église Saint Roch -- un petit musée?





Built in 1653, it was only between 1750 and 1770, that the interior of the Church was completed by top artists: Falconet, Vien, Doyen, Boullée. Today still, this church shelters a great number of works of art, paintings and sculptures, rescued from other churches destroyed during the tumult of the French Revolution. Each one of its inside chapels is a small museum.

Bon dimanche


Église Saint Roch
Rue St. Roch et Rue St-Honoré
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19 comments:

  1. LouiseJuly 17, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I think you're quite right about little museums. Eglise St Roch is one of the very special places in this world.

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  2. Sylvia KJuly 17, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    How I would love to visit Eglise St Roch! But at least I have your beautiful captures and it does look like a very special place! Hope your weekend is going well, mon amie! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  3. Pierre BOYERJuly 17, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Très belle ambiance...
    Bon dimanche,

    Pierre

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  4. Rob-bearJuly 17, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Interesting and delightful as always, Genie. And to think, all kinds of little musea in one building.
    Bon dimanche.

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  5. MalyssJuly 17, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Sometimes, the most discret places show the most interesting treasures..

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  6. diveJuly 17, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    What a gorgeous place! I shall definitely add this to my exploration list for my next visit.

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  7. beau gosseJuly 17, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    The golden light on the butressed stone arched vaults, the jewel tone oils and gilt of the paintings...just lovely, Genie...thank you!

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 17, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    What a fascinating place Genie, all that art and history in one spot, beautifully shot. The lighting in the high ceilings is wonderful.

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  9. KonstantinJuly 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Awesome!

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  10. VirginiaJuly 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    We weren't there at the same time but we both took almost the same shot! Weren't we lucky to stay so close this beautiful place!
    Bon dimanche avec votre famille!
    V

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  11. Forest Dream WeaverJuly 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful archways and golden light,time can easily stand still here I think.I wonder how it looked in candle light.....lovely photo Genie!

    Bon dimanche,
    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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  12. MJuly 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Exquisite lighting and setting. Love the memories of this gorgeous church.

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  13. KarenaJuly 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    genie,

    Thank you for such a treat!! I would love to visit of course! That groined ceiling is gorgeous!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    Come and join my Giveaway of a very special painting!

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  14. AlexaJuly 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Love the light in this shot, Genie! You could see fabulous art in Paris for weeks on end and never spend a cent—unless you wanted to light a candle. :~}

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  15. Janey and Co.July 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I will put it on my list. Have my tkt. for Oct!Beautiful!

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  16. tHis is BelgiumJuly 17, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    you must have had a wonderful place to stay when you were in Paris.. I detect it was close to this church.. wonderful picture
    bon dimance à toi également

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  17. JackJuly 17, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Nice composition, Genie. I haven't been here. It will have to be on my list for the next visit to Paris.

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  18. Cezar and LéiaJuly 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Lovely arches and perspective!Very well composed!
    Léia

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  19. RandyJuly 18, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wonderful!

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Merci for your comments!