Square Laurent Prache

 This beautiful little garden beside the Église Saint Germain des Prés was full of spring blooms.

1 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France

Reflets

 The newly restored Saint-Germain-des-Prés church is stunning. The afternoon light through the stained glass was amazing. 

Vieux et Nouveau

Just as there was restoration work at Notre Dame de Paris, there is ongoing work at almost every church in Paris. Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of Paris' oldest churches has benn in the midst of repair for several years. This photo seems to say it all.

Sunday Church Series - The Restoration

As is the case is in this old city with old churches, there is continual restoration going on in one place or another. Abbey Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the oldest in Paris, camouflaged the scaffolding beautifully with this lovely trompe l'ceil screen.

Sunday Church Series - Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés

I"ve visited this wonderful old church so many, many times. Each time I go, I try and find new things to photographs. The painted columns caught my eye.

Sunday Church Series - Restoration in Progress

One of Paris' oldest churches, Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is undergoing some restoration around the altar area of the church. This is a church I have visited many times and I'm glad to see it being taken care of. This ladder leaning against the wall next to the old painted columns, that I"ve photographed many times, is a sign of progress.

Sunday Church Series - Details

Église-Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the oldest churches in Paris, it is one of my favorite sacred spaces in Paris. 

Sunday Church Series - Autumn in Paris

Église Saint-Germain-de-Prés

Sunday Church Series - Look Up

The side entrance of the old Église Saint-Germain-De-Prés. I'd love to know what the pretty circular room is on the balcony!

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Germain-des-pres

Looking especially lovely on this sunny November day.

Sunday Church Series - L'église Saint-Germain-de-Prés

I found this friendly looking statue at the Saint-Germain-de-Prés church last November. I plan to stop in a time or two this trip as well. I'll be staying just down the street.

Sunday Church Series - Les Colonnes

There are so many beautiful churches in Paris to choose from. Although the larger, more well known ones are so well cared for and attract thousands of tourists, I'm drawn back again and again to the smaller churches, like one of Paris' oldest, Saint-Germain-des-Prés.  Last trip it was within walking distance from our flat so we stepped inside a time or two.  Whenever I revisit special places in Paris, I try and find new details that I might have missed before. This trip, the painted columns caught my eye. The wear and tear is quite visible, but I couldn't help but think how those knicks and cracks were caused over all those years.  Saint Germain de Pres should most definitely be on your list.

Sunday Church Series - La bougie

Église Saint Germain-des-Prés is one, if not the oldest church in Paris. I  always try and stop in when I'm in Paris. Certainly not the grandest, but the patina of age makes it even more beautiful to me.

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Germain-des- Pres

I think this gentlemen sits there almost every day. He has a little cup for coins but rarely even looks up as I pass as he is usually reading a book.

" Be kind for everyone you meet is involved in a great struggle."

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Shadows, Saint- Germain- des- Prés

Sunday Church Series - Le flamme

Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés considered the oldest or one of the oldest churches in Paris, should be on everyone's To See List when visiting Paris.

3 Saint Germain des Prés

75006 Paris

Métro: Saint Germain des Prés / Mabillon

Sunday Church Series - Saint Germain des Prés

These ornate gates at Saint Germain des Prés had me seeing double.

Sunday Church Series - Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Arguably the oldest, or one of the oldest churches in Paris.  Located in the 6th arrondissment, a church you should visit.

Paris Rouge LXXVI - le Métro

Forgive the tourist shot today, but I loved the vine covered wall behind the Métro sign.

Saint- Germain- des- Pres 

Waiting for a Euro

This man was sitting outside the entrance of the beautiful Église Saint-Germain-des-Pres, quietly reading as he waited for a euro or two in his cup. I don't wish to pass judgement here. I've not been in this position...I'm blessed.