Église Saint-Pierre de Montrouge

Église Saint-Pierre de Montrouge

This Nineteenth Century Paris church was the work of architect Joseph Auguste Émile Vaudremer between 1865 and 1870 during Haussmann's redesign of the city.  The elegant Neo-Romanesque and Byzantine influences can be seen in the architectural design.  Vaudremer was inspired by the Roman basilicas and churches, winning the lauréat du premier grand of the Prix de Rome in 1854.  He resided at the French Academy in Rome at the Villa Medici between 1855 and 1858.

It would appear that the church has recently undergone cleaning and perhaps renovation.  The "fresh-scrubbed" look takes out the surface contrast giving the structure a flat, two-dimensional appearance.  I did not go in, but have it on my list for a future trip.

bon dimanche

Saint-Pierre de Montrouge
82, avenue du Général Leclerc
75014, Paris
Métro : Alésia

Magic Flowers

Magic Flowers!

I am often surprised to see English names on Paris businesses, 

particularly when it would be more enticing written in French.  

Nevertheless, this gentleman is poised to make a purchase of flowers, 

perhaps with plans for a bit of magic

Magic Flowers

23, avenue du Général Leclerc

75014, Paris

Métro Alesia