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

Sunday Church Series, Saint-Sulpice

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

Sunday Church Series - Reading in Paris

Église Saint-Suplice

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

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

Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes

The chapel at Chateau Vincennes has undergone a lovely restoration. It's a nice trip just outside of Paris on the Métro.

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 - Église Saint Germain des Prés

gliÉglise Saint Germain des Prés

Sunday Church Series - Chapelle Saint - Louis

Afternoon light in the Chapelle Saint-Louis.

Sunday Church Series - From the Roof

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

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.

Sunday Church Series

Sunday Church Series - Les chérubins

Organ pipes, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

I will be presenting my phototalk, "Sacred Spaces of Paris" at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham AL on Monday, February 5th at 7:00 pm. The presentation is in conjunction with the Religious Arts Festival and is open to the public. On Thursday, November 8th, Notre Dame organist Vincent Dubois will speak at the banquet. Tickets may be purchased via the church website. On Sunday, November 11th, Vincent will play a recital at the church.

Sunday Church Series - The American Cathedral in Paris

The residence of the Dean of the Cathedral is located above the enclosed courtyard. I always enjoy attending services there when I visit Paris. This trip, Mary and I will be attending a mass at Notre Dame de Paris as we will be meeting Vincent Dubois, one of the organists. I am hoping to be able to photograph him play during the mass. He will be playing a recital at Independent Presbyterian Church here in February. 

Sunday Church Series - Les bougies

Église Saint-Paul-Saint Louis, consecrated in 1641 is one of my favorite smaller churches in Paris. Located in the Marais on rue Saint Antoine, it's not as grand as some, but I love it. Take the side door on the left and you will find a charming little alley.

Sunday Church Series - Les colonnes

Saint Germain des Prés

Sunday Church Series - Église Val-de- Grâce

We had this view of the Val-de-Grâce from our living room window in June, 2009. I photographed this beautiful church in every light, at many hours of the day. A storm was gathering this afternoon.

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 - Prayers

Remembering all those who have lost lives and are in harm's way this day.  The world weeps.

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

79 Rue Galande

75005 Paris

Paris Rouge - Les bougies

Over the years, I have photographed the candles in most of Paris' beautiful churches.