Sunday, July 22, 2012

Église de la Madeleine



The sounds of stringed instruments and finely-tuned voices
regularly fill this cavernous Neo-Classical church.  

The concerts bring in visitors and Parisians alike to Église de la Madeleine



bon dimanche


Église de la Madeleine
Place de la Madeleine
75008, Paris
Métro Madeleine 

19 comments:

Rob-bear said...

It looks elegant. Would love to be there and hear the wonderful must.

Bon dimanche, aussi!

Joe said...

The architecture is overwhelming. Stunning Genie.

Cezar and Léia said...

Majestic! I'd love to attend a concert there...
God bless you!
Cezar

Emy said...

I still remember when I saw for the first time this church, back in 2004..It's very beautiful. Great pictures. Thanks for bringing back some old memories!

Shell Sherree said...

Such detail ~ the craftsmanship is staggering. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, dear Genie.

Harriet said...

Thanks for the interior shot. I've not ventured inside yet.

M said...

Love this angle ... The columns lift our eyes up to the beauty of the ceiling ... Thisnis an architectural feast!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning church! I really love the angle of this photo, very regal.

Starman said...

We've seen a few concerts at la Madeleine, but I think the best we ever attended was at Sainte Chappelle!

Alexa said...

Aah, those beautiful soaring spaces—and even more spectacular when they're filled with music, n'est-ce pas? Bon dimanche, Genie!

orvokki said...

I believe that the music is just good here.
So beautifull image.
Hugs.

Forest Dream Weaver said...

You've really caught the grandeur and magnificence of the building.

Bon dimanche!
Ruby

Randy said...

Elegant is the perfect work for this church.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

The sounds may draw them in Genie but the visual would keep them entranced oui!

This is Belgium said...

never been inside, lovely !

Jeanie said...

One of my friends recommended that church, but we just ran out of time. Now I'm rethinking -- maybe we should have made the time!

Rob Siemann said...

The church is a bit too pompous to my taste. But well, a very good example of neo-classicism.

Louis la Vache said...

A lovely shot of la Madeleine!

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