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 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Here's the church, here's the steeple

In 2013,  la Sainte Chapelle, one of the most beautiful chapels in Paris was having a little work done.

Sunday Church Series - Église Saint-Merri

Several years ago when we visited this church, just steps from the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain, they were doing some work on the façade. This unusual, and oh so Parisian, piece was installed just outside the doors. Built between 1500-1500, I think we all agree it can always use some restoration from time to time.

Église Saint-Merri

76 rue de la Verrerie

75004 Paris