Église Saint-Laurent

Église Saint-Laurent

I discovered this large neo-Gothic church

through a blog-friend who I was able to meet

face-to-face.  Cynthia's beautiful and informative post

is linked here.

Like many of the churches in Paris

(and in all of Europe), Saint-Laurent saw many additions

and revisions over several centuries. 

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Laurent

68, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

Église Saint-Laurent II

Église Saint-Laurent

Last Sunday I featured the exterior of this church with its first construction in the 6th century.  The existing building dates from 1621 with addition of these Gothic vaults in 1667.  The carved keystones in the apex of the arches are of the Mannerist style, dropped slightly from the ceiling and carved to relate a religious scene.

  Based on the church's website and the activity seen in October, the church with foundations in the first century is active and vibrant, serving the parishioners of the 10ème arrondissement.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Laurent

68, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

Métro Gare de l'Est

Église Saint-Laurent

Église Saint-Laurent

Built on a historical site, this church has been built and rebuilt over the centuries.  In the sixth century this site was the location of a church, monastery and gardens, and has maintained its religious focus.  The basic building seen in the photo dates from 1621 and has seen many individual architectural embellishments in the past 400 years.  Under Napoleon III, a Gothic façade was added by the architect Constant-Dufeux.

I will bring you back for the exquisite details of the interior of this active church.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Laurent

68, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

Métro Gare de l'Est