Sunday, February 17, 2013

Église Saint-Séverin



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Église Saint-Séverin


One of the oldest churches in Paris, the early Romanesque building was replaced with Gothic architecture at the beginning of the thirteenth century.  It is well-known in the 5ème arrondissement for the exterior gargoyles and the original bells cast in 1412.


Fires and wars required rebuilding and renovation over the centuries.
The scenes such as this in the oldest parts of the church are my favorites.


bon dimanche


Église Saint-Séverin
3, rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
75005, Paris

 
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15 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Magnificent old church and what stories it could tell! Beautiful capture! Thanks for sharing, Genie! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. RandyFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Perfect and peaceful.

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  3. martinealisonFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Une bien belle photo...
    J'ai tant aimé les offices du dimanche matin au Sénégal... Si différentes que dans nos merveilleuses églises. Elles étaient si poignantes.
    Gros bisous

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  4. JoeFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    There is much depth in the shadows of this image Genie. It does the soul good to a light a candle for someone in such a sacred space.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Thanks for this adorable image, perfect for our Sunday! :)
    hugs
    Léia

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  6. brattcatFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    you've captured the hush and the awe.

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  7. DianeFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Great photo, there are some amazing churches in France. Bises Diane

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  8. AlexaFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Me too! I love this church -- and I love this wonderful image! Merci, Genie. Bon dimanche . . .

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  9. MFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    This just makes me want to whisper a prayer! Lovely!!! Bon dimanche!

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  10. StarmanFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Bon dimanche!

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  11. TheChieftessFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Lovely!!!

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  12. MaryFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    So beautiful. The 13th century amazes me... :)

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  13. Paulita February 17, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    I love the flow of the candles against the darkness. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme

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  14. Louis la VacheFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    «Louis» truly enjoys your posts about les églises de Paris...

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful Genie, you could imagine this exact image would be the same many, many years ago.

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Merci for your comments!