Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sunday Church Series - Église du Royale Val-de-Grâce


Built in the middle of the 17th century by Queen Anne of Austria, the monastery was converted into a military hospital adjoining the church after the Revolution.  This beautiful Baroque dome, designed by Jacque Lemercier.

The view from our apartment windows, the summer of 2009.  I photographed this church in every light. This was right after an afternoon shower.
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8 comments:

  1. VreniMarch 10, 2013 at 6:55:00 AM CDT

    Very atmospheric!

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  2. Cezar and LéiaMarch 10, 2013 at 8:33:00 AM CDT

    What a grand silhouette, perfectly shot!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  3. MMarch 10, 2013 at 9:30:00 AM CDT

    Fantastic silhouette! It is definitely an ahhhhhh moment!

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  4. AlexaMarch 10, 2013 at 12:42:00 PM CDT

    What a majestic silhouette!

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  5. StarmanMarch 10, 2013 at 1:07:00 PM CDT

    If one were to judge from you and Genie, one would think there is nothing in Paris but churches and graveyards.

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  6. JeanieMarch 10, 2013 at 8:01:00 PM CDT

    How very beautiful!

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  7. JackMarch 10, 2013 at 10:19:00 PM CDT

    Nice one, Virginia. With the light on the other side of the buildings, I might have put my camera away. Good for you to see the silhouette opportunity.

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  8. JoeMarch 11, 2013 at 3:43:00 AM CDT

    The strong black silhouette against the evening sky accentuates the majesty of this grand architecture. Fabulous image.

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