Sunday, March 17, 2013

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois



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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois


Back when the Louvre was still a royal palace (Palais du Louvre), Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois was its church.  The impressive and unique bell tower dates from the 12th century and was the only Romanesque survival.  It was later transformed to the Gothic style in the 19th century.


It does enjoy a lofty view of the Louvre


bon dimanche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
2, place du Louvre
75001, Paris
Métro Louvre-Rivoli ou Pont Neuf
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15 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 17, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    What an awesome capture of an awesome bell tower and I love your composition, Genie! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. RandyMarch 17, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    That is truly amazing.

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  3. Angelsdoor * PennyMarch 17, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Breathtaking!!

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  4. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsMarch 17, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    There was something about this church when I first walked into it ........ I was too busy photographing the inside to take a shot of the tower outside!.
    Bisous

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  5. LouiseMarch 17, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Lovely shot. I'm so excited about seeing different churches next visit. There's so much wonderment to see.

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  6. AlainMarch 17, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Une église qui ne peut être que romanesque, puisque c'est la paroisse des artistes.

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  7. MMarch 17, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    The tower (and your capture of it) is a delectable confection! Bon dimanche!

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  8. VirginiaMarch 17, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love this church.
    V

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  9. TheChieftessMarch 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Lovely!!!

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  10. LoreeMarch 17, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    That's one gorgeous facade.

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  11. StarmanMarch 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I think a lot of people miss this place because of its close proximity to le Louvre, but it's worth an effort.

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  12. MaryMarch 17, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    It's enormous. And 12th century. That is a mind bender.. :)

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  13. Paulita March 17, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Very imposing!

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  14. JackMarch 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    It is a honey, Genie.

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  15. Pierre BOYERMarch 18, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Very nice....

    Pierre

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Merci for your comments!