Churches of Paris

About this book

Parisian churches are revered around the globe. Their stunning stained-glass windows and intricate Gothic architecture are accomplishments of unrivalled elegance. Churches of Paris gathers 37 of the finest in the City of Light spanning the 12th to the 19th centuries. Each entry is embellished with beautiful color photography and behind-the-scenes historical commentary. Offering insight into the buildings construction and genesis this book narrates how each church was shaped by war revolution and time. With information on restoration and preservation this is an invaluable guide for Francophiles and curious armchair travelers alike. Featured churches include: Basilique du Sacr-Coeur de Montmartre Basilique Sainte-Clotilde Basilique Cathdrale de Saint-Denis Notre-Dame Cathedral La Chapelle de lEpiphanie des Missions Etrangres et la Salle des Martyrs La Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Mdaille Miraculeuse La Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul La Madeleine Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Cathedral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Saint-Augustin La Sainte-Chapelle Sainte-lisabeth-de-Hongrie Sainte-Marguerite Saint-tienne-du-Mont La Sainte-Trinit Saint-Eugne-Sainte-Ccile Saint-Eustache Saint-Franois-Xavier Saint-Germain-des-Prs Saint-Germain lAuxerrois Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Saint-Louis-en-lle Saint-Merry Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Saint-Pierre de Montmartre Saint-Roch Saint-Sverin Saint-Sulpice Saint-Thomas-dAquin Saint-Vincent-de-Paul The American Cathedral in Paris