Sunday, January 13, 2013

Église Saint-Augustin


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Église Saint-Augustin


Architect Louis Baltard's design of 1860 sits majectically at the crossroads of major boulevards in the 8eme Arrondissement.  Its prominence and size makes it easy to locate on a Paris map, and the red cupola is instantly recognized above the city buildings.


bon dimanche




Église Saint-Augustin
8, avenue Cesar Caire
75008, Paris


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17 comments:

  1. RandyJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    There is only one word for this, beautiful.

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  2. Sylvia KJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Yes, I do agree with Randy! Awesome! Hope your weekend is going well!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. VreniJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    I like the red cupola! I´ve never heard about this church... I just checked its location, I´ve never been to this area... What a shame! Well, I guess this means that I have to travel to Paris again ;-)

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  4. AlainJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    L'église des gens chics.

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  5. MJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Fantastic angle! It really lets you appreciate the architecture and the crisp blue Parisian sky! Love the red cupola --- so unique! Bon dimanche!

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  6. Jane and Lance HattattJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Hello Genie:
    This architectural style is so very reminiscent of many buildings in Pest which date from the C19.

    The red cupola makes it a definite landmark, we are sure. What a fun addition to a rather austere church in the main.

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  7. Lisa Graham January 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Magnificent! They just don't make them like they used to. I like your photographic angle here.

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  8. TheChieftessJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Churches are so much more grand and beautiful over there!!! And did I mention...historical???!!!
    Lovely...

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  9. ConnieJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    European architecture is absolutely amazing. When did builders quit having the pride that shows in this magnificent building.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Connie :)

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  10. StarmanJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Used to pass this everyday on the bus, but never visited.

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  11. MaryJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    It's magnificent! :)

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  12. JackJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    What a nice perspective and such a clear image.

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  13. LouiseJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    There are so many gems in Paris, I've never seen this one before. Lovely.

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  14. VirginiaJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I love this church. I think they cleaned it since my last visit.
    V

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  15. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Although there is much to admire about this church, I found no information about the red cupola in either English or French. It was part of the Haussmann plan of the late 20th century situated at the convergence of wide boulevards.

    These blue skies and temperate October weather made for a perfect day to ride Vélibs from one end of Paris to the other. The bike lanes make the wide streets like Malsherbes a breeze!

    Have a great week ahead!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  16. JoeJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Fabulously clear image Genie. Your perspective magnifies the majesty of this building.

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  17. HarrietJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    The crispness of this photo is fantastique! I passed by this church on my last visit. Thanks for a nice memory.

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Merci for your comments!