Église Sainte-Marguerite
The layout of the church of Sainte-Marguerite is a Latin cross,
according to the classical style of the 17th Century.
It's adjacent cemetery was opened in 1637 and during the French Revolution,
the bodies of three hundred people who were guillontined in
Place de la Bastille and Place de la Nation were buried there. Most of the cemetery was closed in 1804, but there are a few interesting stories to share on another day.
bon dimanche
Église Sainte-Marguerite
36, rue Saint-Bernard
75011, Paris
Bien sûr on est dimanche.
ReplyDeleteA very nice SUNsay here in Lausanne.
Beautiful church and amazing history! Terrific capture as always, Genie! Now I'm off to read some history!! Hope you've had a great weekend!
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Sylvia
Love the angle you are showing us in this photo. The touch of red from the flowers is also very eye-catching! Bon dimanche!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picture and amazing historic background!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful church...even though I'm a firm believer in the Omnipotence of God...there's something about these old cathedrals and churches in Europe that just seem to ooze godliness...regardless of the history (ie: guillotines etc)...
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing looking church.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fascinating place! I can't wait to hear more of the history, Genie. Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to more too. Meanwhile, how do they keep these chairs lined up so neatly?
ReplyDeleteBon dimanche !
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning church...this would make a beautiful painting too, except I would hate to paint all those chairs. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a history Genie, I do love that the most prominent feature in almost all churches are the arches, love them!
ReplyDeleteQuelle jolie photo et quelle jolie église que je ne connais pas et que je vais aller découvrir le plus tôt possible.
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