Sunday, May 13, 2012

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île



This parish church found on the same street as Berthillion on l'Île Saint-Louis,
on the quiet end of the street with few cars. 
This is the same church where we saw a donkey on Palm Sunday.

Construction started in 1642 at the direction of Louis XIV using the plans of François Le Vau who was also designing Versailles.  The interior is filled with art and this sculpture seems appropriate for wishing the moms a wonderful Mother's Day.


bon dimanche

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île
Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île
Saint-Louis en l'Île



  
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20 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMay 13, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Oh, yes! The perfect capture for the day it is, Genie! Thank you for the beauty!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. PalomaseaMay 13, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    So lovely, dear Genie...
    A beautiful Mother's Day to you!
    Bises,
    - Irina

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  3. Jane and Lance HattattMay 13, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Hello Genie:
    Church architecture of almost any period, together with many of the religious paintings to be found inside churches, remain an overriding interest of ours.

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  4. My name is RietMay 13, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    THis is so beautiful. I love this photo.

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  5. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsMay 13, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I'm compiling a list of "must see & photograph when next in Paris", from your blog. Unfortunately it's looking as if I'm departing for France without my much longed for telephoto lens. C'est la vie!
    Warm wishes for a wonderful Mother's Day.

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  6. BirdmanMay 13, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Mother and child reunion.

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  7. LouiseMay 13, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Wait! There's something on that street besides Berthillon? No way....

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  8. MMay 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    What a perfectly beautiful Mother and Child! Happy Mother's Day ma chère amie!

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  9. AlexaMay 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Such a beautiful image from this wonderful old church—thanks, Genie! Hope you're being pampered today, ma chère.

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  10. RandyMay 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Simply amazing.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaMay 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Such mastery in this work!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  12. UnknownMay 13, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Great image fab lighting nicely done!

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  13. Forest Dream WeaverMay 13, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I'm intrigued by decorative relief in the background,it looks Baroque but may be too early for that.
    Lovely choice of subject for today.

    Happy Mother's Day!
    Ruby

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  14. MaryMay 13, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Such peaceful beauty..

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  15. Elisa N ViajesMay 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I love it! Wonderful shot!
    Greetings from Argentina
    Elisa

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  16. Rob-bearMay 13, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Bon dimanche aussi, Génie.

    The state is, indeed, a good Mothers' Day metaphor.

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  17. JackMay 13, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    A fine image for Mothers Day, Genie.

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  18. HarrietMay 13, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Hope you've had a nice MOther's Day today!

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  19. AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Very beautiful Genie! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  20. StarmanMay 15, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Is the kid giving us the finger?

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Merci for your comments!