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

19 comments:

Louise said...

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

Sylvia K said...

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

Pierre BOYER said...

Très belle ambiance...
Bon dimanche,

Pierre

Rob-bear said...

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

Malyss said...

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

dive said...

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

beau gosse said...

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

PerthDailyPhoto said...

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

Konstantin said...

Awesome!

Virginia said...

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

Forest Dream Weaver said...

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

M said...

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

Karena said...

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!

Alexa said...

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. :~}

Janey and Co. said...

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

tHis is Belgium said...

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

Jack said...

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

Cezar and Léia said...

Lovely arches and perspective!Very well composed!
Léia

Randy said...

Wonderful!