Église Saint Augustin

Église Saint Augustin

This church of the Second Empire, built between 1860 and 1871 by Victor Baltard, stands above the city landscape.  Saint-Augustin is almost 330 feet long and the dome stands over 260 feet high. The church incorporates several architectural styles, Roman, Gothic, Byzantine and Renaissance, and it is uniquely the first church in Paris to be built around a metal frame.

Although you cannot tell from this perspective, 

the church sits majestically at the convergence of many large boulevards, 

courtesy of Baron  Haussmann,  It is recognizable from a distance for its red cupola.

bon dimanche

Église Saint Augustin

8, avenue César Caire

75008, Paris

 

pots de chiminées - Chimney pots

Chimney pots

Chimney pots in abundance on this rooftop near Sacré Coeur 

make a charming scene with turquoise-framed windows 

jutting from the mansard roof.  

Just imagine:  The view from these windows is Sacré Coeur, 

the lawn, and a delightful carrousel.

Rue Lamarck

75018, Paris

Des tours, des flèches, des clochers

Towers, steeples, spires...

Can you name these famous Paris landmarks?

Seen from rooftop level.

Mystery location

75004, Paris

Les toits de Paris

From the rooftop of Printemps

...the view is spectacular

Do you see the boxes on the roof of Palais Garnier?

bee hives!

Can you get me a ticket to that roof?

I would be ever so grateful...

I love the bees!

The rooftops of Paris

from Printemps terrace

Boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

Le Printemps, Palais Garnier, et les toits de Paris

Taken from the rooftop of Printemps, 

one can see the two towers of Printemps, 

the magnificence of Palais Garnier, 

and many familiar outlines of Paris buildings.  

Oh, you will always see many cranes obliterating the skyline.

Printemps

64, boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

Les toits et le chat

Les toits et le chat

On a gray rainy day in Paris this yellow cat can be seen grinning on the roofs from Montmartre to Vanves.  This one was seen among the chimney pots of the 6ème Arrondissement.

If it is raining where you are today, may you find a hidden smile.

75006, Paris