Église Saint-Séverin

Église Saint-Séverin

From the ancient windows of the 14th century to seven contemporary abstract windows of the 20th century, Saint-Séverin is a study of contrasts.  The twisted pillars resemble palm trees, and are a fascinating feat of architecture and design, added in 1489.

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Église Saint-Séverin

3, rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

75005, Paris

 

Église Saint-Severin - l'horloge

Église Saint-Severin

The Clock

Just beneath the pipes of the Jean Ferrand organ (1748) 

is the church clock which on this day was right on time.  

In a church that dates back to the 13th century, 

I would think that the clock has been updated 

and reworked many times.  

Do you think that the inner workings are digital?

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Église Saint-Séverin

3, rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

75005, Paris

Église Saint-Séverin

Église Saint-Séverin

Built and rebuilt over the centuries, this 13th-15th century Flamboyant Gothic church shows at its height the criss-crossed and ribbed vaulting which frame the stained glass windows of the same period.

Although I have been here four or five times, 

I discover another secret on each visit.  

The history of the church site began in the 5th century 

and continued through fires, wars, and an abundance of burials.  

The organ, seen in the background, was built by Jean Ferrand (1748) 

and has a history as rich as the church itself.

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Église Saint-Séverin

3, rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

75005, Paris

Église Saint-Séverin

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.

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Église Saint-Séverin

3, rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

75005, Paris