Dimanche des Rameaux

Dimanche des Rameaux

(Palm Sunday)

In preparation for Palm Sunday in Paris

the ancient but active church of Saint Louis en l'Île

has both palm branches and a donkey.

The music for Dimanche des Rameaux includes

Puccini's Messa de Gloria

bon dimanche

Église Saint Louis en l'Île

Île Saint Louis

75004, Paris

 

Crèche - Église Saint Louis en l'Île

Église Saint Louis en l'Île

Nativity Scene

As churches in Paris prepare for Christmas, 

the congregations express creativity and individuality 

as seen in this Nativity scene at Église Saint Louis en l'Île.

bon dimanche

Joyeux anniversaire, Holly!

Église Saint Louis en l'Île

Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île

75004, Paris 

 

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Almost hidden in the narrow streets of Île Saint Louis

stands the lacy spire of Église Saint-Louis en l'Île, the only church on the island.

It was built from 1652 to 1765 in the Baroque style, 

designed by architect François Le Vau. 

 St-Louis' interior was essentially stripped during the Revolution 

as were so many French churches, 

but the odd outdoor iron clock, dating from 1741, survived.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île

75004, Paris

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île - la crèche

 

Je vous annonce une grande joie

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île


 This church with first construction in 1642 is an active parish with many events.  Although much of the church was dark, the nativity scene had been well-attended and flooded in light.


This is the same church where Peter, David and I saw the donkey on Palm Sunday in April.


bon dimanche

 

 

 

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île

75004, Paris

 

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île - les cierges

 

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Far from the bustling crowd on this well-traversed island in the Seine

is Église Saint-Louis en l'Île, full of art and soft light.

Construction started in 1642 at the direction of Louis XIV 

using the plans of François Le Vau who was also designing Versailles.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île

75004, Paris

 

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

This parish church found on the same street as Berthillion on l'Île Saint-Louis,

on the quiet end of the street with few cars. 

This is the same church where we saw a donkey on Palm Sunday.

Construction started in 1642 at the direction of Louis XIV using the plans of François Le Vau who was also designing Versailles.  The interior is filled with art and this sculpture seems appropriate for wishing the moms a wonderful Mother's Day.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île

Saint-Louis en l'Île

  

Un âne à Paris

On Saturday (the day before Palm Sunday)

this donkey and his brother were seen in the streets of Île Saint Louis. 

Église Saint-Louis en l'Île

Rue l'Île Saint-Louis

75004, Paris

Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île

The seventeenth century church on the island of Saint Louis was dedicated to Saint-Louis, Louis IX, King of France.  The ornate Baroque style interior is in stark contrast to the somber exterior.

Although one may imagine this organ as a centuries-old masterpiece, it has a more recent history.  It was made by Aubertin in 2004 (51 stops, 69 ranks) and blends seamlessly with the surrounding periods.  As with many Paris churches there are multiple organs, and I will show you the chancel organ on another Sunday post.

So, before you stop in Berthillon for an ice cream, wander east on Rue St. Louis to see this magnificent church.  You will notice the high, large clock which stands out as you look down the street.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île

19 bis, rue St Louis en l'Île

75004 Paris