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

For one of the oldest Romanesque churches in France, these columns are in remarkable shape.

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 - Église Saint Germain des Pres

Because I have visited many of Paris' churches over and over, each trip I try and find something new to photograph. This last trip in November, 2014, I was in and out of St. Germain des Pres several times as we stayed just a block away. My eye was drawn to the beautiful painted columns. I could be wrong, but I don't think I've seen columns like this in other churches. As one of Paris' oldest churches, this sacred space could stand some loving care, but I love the nicks and chipped paint. Reminds me of how long this church as stood and all that has happened inside these walls.

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Germain- de- Près

Considered one of the oldest churches in Paris, the ladder is indicative of the constant restoration process required to keep up this beautiful church.

Sunday Church Series - Saint Germain des Près

 

One of the oldest ( or maybe THE oldest) churches in Paris, Saint Germain des Preès is remarkably good condition.  This last trip, I noticed these beautiful painted columns and the wear along the base.  To be expected for a church hundreds of years old.