Sunday, July 22, 2012

Église de la Madeleine



The sounds of stringed instruments and finely-tuned voices
regularly fill this cavernous Neo-Classical church.  

The concerts bring in visitors and Parisians alike to Église de la Madeleine



bon dimanche


Église de la Madeleine
Place de la Madeleine
75008, Paris
Métro Madeleine 
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19 comments:

  1. Rob-bearJuly 22, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    It looks elegant. Would love to be there and hear the wonderful must.

    Bon dimanche, aussi!

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  2. JoeJuly 22, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    The architecture is overwhelming. Stunning Genie.

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  3. Cezar and LéiaJuly 22, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Majestic! I'd love to attend a concert there...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  4. EmyJuly 22, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I still remember when I saw for the first time this church, back in 2004..It's very beautiful. Great pictures. Thanks for bringing back some old memories!

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  5. Shell SherreeJuly 22, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Such detail ~ the craftsmanship is staggering. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, dear Genie.

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  6. HarrietJuly 22, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks for the interior shot. I've not ventured inside yet.

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  7. MJuly 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Love this angle ... The columns lift our eyes up to the beauty of the ceiling ... Thisnis an architectural feast!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Absolutely stunning church! I really love the angle of this photo, very regal.

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  9. StarmanJuly 22, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    We've seen a few concerts at la Madeleine, but I think the best we ever attended was at Sainte Chappelle!

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  10. AlexaJuly 22, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Aah, those beautiful soaring spaces—and even more spectacular when they're filled with music, n'est-ce pas? Bon dimanche, Genie!

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  11. orvokkiJuly 22, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I believe that the music is just good here.
    So beautifull image.
    Hugs.

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  12. Forest Dream WeaverJuly 22, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    You've really caught the grandeur and magnificence of the building.

    Bon dimanche!
    Ruby

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  13. RandyJuly 22, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Elegant is the perfect work for this church.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    The sounds may draw them in Genie but the visual would keep them entranced oui!

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  15. This is BelgiumJuly 23, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    never been inside, lovely !

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  16. JeanieJuly 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    One of my friends recommended that church, but we just ran out of time. Now I'm rethinking -- maybe we should have made the time!

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  17. Rob SiemannJuly 25, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    The church is a bit too pompous to my taste. But well, a very good example of neo-classicism.

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  18. Louis la VacheJuly 27, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    A lovely shot of la Madeleine!

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Merci for your comments!