Sunday, December 7, 2014

Église Saint Nicholas du Chardonnet



Église Saint Nicholas du Chardonnet


Like many of the churches in Paris (and France and all of Europe), 
this early 18th century church has a marble plaque 
listing those of the church who "Morts pour la France, 1914 - 1918"


This is but one church among hundreds in the city 
who lost a generation of young people to World War I.



bon dimanche



Église Saint Nicholas du Chardonnet
23, rue des Bernardins
75005, Paris

(joyeux anniversaire, Cherie)
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5 comments:

  1. William KendallDecember 7, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Quite a mixture of poignancy and beauty.

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  2. RandyDecember 7, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Beautiful light fixtures.

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  3. RevrunnerDecember 7, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Reminds me that today is our national Pearl Harbor remembrance. Thanks!

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  4. Betty CarlsonDecember 7, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    I have examined a lot of WWI monuments in villages, but not so much in churches. Those "morts pour la France" lists always are so moving...

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  5. AlexaDecember 7, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    The sad reminder and beautiful chandelier make this a touching photo.

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Merci for your comments!