Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois - la crèche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

In the large space of the "crossing" 

where the nave, choir, and transept intersect 

is placed this manger scene. 

The rug, candles and 15-foot trees

 give an Old World appearance. 

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

2, place du Louvre

75001, Paris

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

Back when the Louvre was still a royal palace (Palais du Louvre), Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois was its church.  The impressive and unique bell tower dates from the 12th century and was the only Romanesque survival.  It was later transformed to the Gothic style in the 19th century.

It does enjoy a lofty view of the Louvre

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

2, place du Louvre

75001, Paris

Métro Louvre-Rivoli ou Pont Neuf

Joyeux Noël - la crèche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

Of all the nativity scenes I have seen in Paris over the years, 

this is one that I come back to time and again...

for the trees, 

the lights, 

the cherubs in the distance, 

the tapestry rug, 

and the players in this familiar scene.

Joyeux Noël

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

2, place du Louvre

75001, Paris

Métro Louvre-Rivoli ou Pont Neuf

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

What talent must one possess to carve such an intricate canopy of wood,

indeed two canopies complete with tassels, fringe and cherubs?

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

2, place du Louvre

75001, Paris

Métro Louvre-Rivoli ou Pont Neuf



Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

The tall columns topped with garlands

give way to the brilliantly-colored windows.

bon dimanche 

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
2, place du Louvre
75001 Paris

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois -- Les Cierges

Another interesting detail in Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois which I previously featured here.

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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
2, place du Louvre

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois - Cherubs

As is typical of the grand churches of Paris there are many details to enjoy in every corner of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. I brought you here previously to see the exterior and we will come back for more details of this beautiful church.

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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

2, place du Louvre