Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

It was first a parish chapel.  

In 1642 Louis XIV decided to build a larger church 

based on plans prepared by François Le Vau, 

and  it was dedicated to St. Louis. 

The organ is magnificent and I will show it in a future post.

This Jesuit-styled church is considered to be

a perfect example of 17th century French Baroque.

bon dimanche

(linking to inSPIRED Sunday)

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île

75004, Paris

Place des Victoires

Place des Victoires

Inspecting the equestrian monument of Louis XIV dressed as a Roman emperor, 

I almost missed the woman high on the balcony.

bon weekend,

 and do not go out on a ledge

Place des Victoires

75002, Paris

Expédition Polaire!

I saw the above billboard in a Métro stop during my November visit and quickly snapped a (poor) shot before the doors closed.  I even knew the station location but the billboard had been replaced before I could return for a better photo.

In January, Holly pointed it out on the side of a bus pulling away from the curb and I hastily "clicked."  If you have ever seen the fountains of Versailles you would understand the amazement of the snow and ice on this scene.  The Apollo fountain depicts Apollo the conqueror on his chariot pulled by four horses representing force and ardour.  He is getting out of the water among sea monsters to enlighten the Earth as he represents the rising Sun.  In Versailles all the statues of Apollo represent Louis XIV, the sun king.

This is the Apollo Fountain on a July day many years ago for contrast

To my Paris friends, take many snow photos to share with me. 

Wish I was there to see the snow again

 and would just die to see the Apollo Fountain in snow and ice!

Le Château de Versailles
78000 Versailles, France