Sunday Church Series - Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint Sulpice

Looking back on our trip, I"m so glad we stopped at Saint Sulpice again. It turned out to be our last day and it was a good one. 

Sunday Church Series, Saint-Sulpice

This newly restored church is even more lovely. I hadn't been inside since 2009. What a difference. 

Reflets

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

Bon Dimanche!

Église Saint Sulpice

Sunday Church Series - Paris Rouge

This door, on the north side of Notre Dame de Paris is often overlooked, but who could walk past this beautiful porte rouge and not stop for a photograph?

Paris Rouge - Le moto

On myr way into the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, I spotted this sharp red scooter. Interestingly enough, I've seen it parked in front of the church almost every trip since. I'd love to think it belongs to the priest!

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

Located just to the left and behind the Panthéon, this is one of my favorite churches. 

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais

What a glorious window. 

Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais

13 rue des Barres

75004 Paris

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

Certainly not the largest church in Paris but the architectural details are stunning. I scoot inside for a few minutes, every time I'm in the neighborhood.

If you've got the Panthéon on your list, this church is just behind. 

Sunday Church Series - Notre-Dame-de-Lorette

 A lesser known church located below Montmartre, has undergone some much need restoration and cleaning in the past few years. I loved the gentleman gently sweeping up in the background.

Notre-Dame-de-Lorette

8 bis rue Choron

75009

Sunday Church Series - Notre- Dame avec échafaudage

Construction of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris was begun in 1163. Hard to imagine how this magnificent structure was constructed without modern day tools and construction equipment. Seeing the scaffolding on this last visit, made me appreciate the patience, skill and workmanship it took to build this sacred space in the 12th Century.

Sunday Church Series - Les bougies

Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis

99 rue Saint Antoine

75004 Paris

Joyeux Noël

Saint- Germain l'Auxerrois

2 Place du Louvre

75001 Paris

Sunday Church Series - From the Roof

Basilique du Sacre- Coeur is like a wedding cake overlooking Paris.

Sunday Church Series - L"église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis

L'église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis. A church I slip i to almost every trip to the Marais.

Sunday Church Series - Bougies d'église

One of my favorite churches, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis in the Marais.

Sunday Church Series - Église Saint-Julien le Pauvre

Built in the 13 Century, this Melkite Greek Catholic church was originally a Catholic church. One of the city's oldest religious buildings, this church sits just across the Seine on the Left Bank from Notre Dame. Directly behind the church is the beautiful Square René Viviani. I highly recommend both if you are visiting Notre Dame.

A lLovely Discovery

As I strolled along rue des Archives, in search of my friends and a glass of wine, I noticed this church, Église protestante unie des Billets Parioisse. I pushed a door and found this lovely courtyard.

Notre Dame...

is always a good idea. That said, if you're visiting at peak tourist season, consider getting the jump on the queue by arriving at opening hour. This is a church that no visitor wants to miss, but if you have to choose between long hours in line and a very short time in Paris, there are many amazing churches to visit.