Sunday, November 27, 2011

Église Notre Dame du Travail


While on my way to another destination, I found this church which was built between 1899 and 1901 for the working neighborhood all in steel and iron.  It is interesting that this church was constructed in the same period as La Tour Eiffel and perhaps by some of the same laborers.

The art nouveau design of the organ is nestled in the midst of the iron and steel, providing a soft touch to this interesting church.

bon dimanche


Église Notre Dame du Travail
36, rue Guilleminot
75014 Paris

14 comments:

Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells said...

I didn't know that this fascinating little church existed - definitely must investigate...

PerthDailyPhoto said...

It's so nice to find little treasures like this when you're not really even looking for them. Bon dimanche to you aussi Genie.

martinealison said...

Des photos toujours pleines de finesse...
gros bisous

cocoa and coconut said...

Love it, it's so ornate.

Cezar and Léia said...

The name of this church is quite interesting, sounds like a reminder that everyone should do their part...
God bless you!
Cezar

M said...

Makes you wonder if it was built of iron and steel as a tribute to the workers or to remind them of their place in society. The organ is lovely and your photo tempts me to step in there some day for a visit. Bon dimanche!

Virginia said...

It's hard to imagine that the surroundings are iron and steel, they appear to be stone. I love the warm wood tones with the metal pipes.
V

Starman said...

Bon dimanche !

Sylvia K said...

Such a beautiful organ! And a superb capture as always, Genie!! Hope you've had a great weekend and a wonderful week ahead!

Hugs
Sylvia

Birdman said...

Interesting point about the organ.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful organ and I bet it sounds as pretty as it looks!

Kris

Randy said...

Impressive.

Alexa said...

Another beautiful organ in another church I didn't know existed! Keep 'em coming, Genie.

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis» missed this one. He wishes he had found it!
More photos, Genie?