Église Saint-Louis des Invalides - l'orgue

Saint-Louis des Invalides

The design of this elaborate, ornate organcase is attributed to Jalues Hardouin-Mansart.  It is the only representative of the Louis-XIV era among the organs of Paris.

The instrument was built by Alexandre Thierry (1687).  Major revisions were carried out in the mid 1800s and more recently in 1957.  The organ is not the most ornate aspect of this mostly white and gilt church.  It is not my favorite but I can appreciate the detail as well as the sounds that are brought forth.

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Église Saint-Louis des Invalides

Les Invalides

75007, Paris

Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides

known simply as

Les Invalides

The dome is recognized on the Paris landscape

but interior is stunning

The organ was build between 1679 and 1687 by the royl organ builder, Alexandre Thierry. 

Wear and tear, including war, could have left this organ in a sad state. 

Repairs and rebuilding have brought this magnificent organ to its full potential. 

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Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
76007, Paris