Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois
Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: 1st Arr. - Louvre
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- Louvre – Rivoli • 2 min walk
- Pont Neuf • 2 min walk
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand23,296 contributions
Dec 2019
We came across this church on the way to the Louvre. Turns out it's located behind it. The tower was reminiscent of another tower that we passed on the way here (Tower of Saint Jacques).
We didn't have time to go in but the church itself looked nicer from the outside.
We didn't have time to go in but the church itself looked nicer from the outside.
Written April 28, 2020
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,457 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
The Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois is a 15th-century church located at Place du Louvre just east of the museum. This is an attractive building with Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance features that is worth viewing if you enjoy seeing historic churches during your travels.
The history of the church dates back to the 7th century however, it was reconstructed several times during later. The present church contains 13th-century sections while its bulk seems to come from 15th-century construction.
What you will see is a nice exterior, an impressively decorated porch with carved pillars and large rose windows, the works of Jean Gaussel. There is a medieval tower in front of the church that is nice to view as well.
Within Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois you will find a traditional narrow nave with high vaulted ceiling and pulpit. There are beautiful stained-glass windows as well as an impressive altarpieces of stone and wooden sculptures. Do spend a couple minutes in the side chapel near the back of the church where you are treated to beautiful frescos behind the altar.
In the end, this is a really nice church, one that we much enjoyed viewing during our recent stay in Pais. Will definitely make time to revisit during future trips to the city.
The history of the church dates back to the 7th century however, it was reconstructed several times during later. The present church contains 13th-century sections while its bulk seems to come from 15th-century construction.
What you will see is a nice exterior, an impressively decorated porch with carved pillars and large rose windows, the works of Jean Gaussel. There is a medieval tower in front of the church that is nice to view as well.
Within Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois you will find a traditional narrow nave with high vaulted ceiling and pulpit. There are beautiful stained-glass windows as well as an impressive altarpieces of stone and wooden sculptures. Do spend a couple minutes in the side chapel near the back of the church where you are treated to beautiful frescos behind the altar.
In the end, this is a really nice church, one that we much enjoyed viewing during our recent stay in Pais. Will definitely make time to revisit during future trips to the city.
Written February 24, 2019
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Kaput5
Dallas, TX25 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
Behind the Louvre, within walking distance. Gothic church with Renaissance stained-glass. Look at the porch and the rose window, as well as the sculptures.
Little known historical fact, during the war of religions in the 16th century (Massacre de la St Barthelemy), Huguenots were thrown from the balconies at the front of the church.
Little known historical fact, during the war of religions in the 16th century (Massacre de la St Barthelemy), Huguenots were thrown from the balconies at the front of the church.
Written January 21, 2016
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brian d
450 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Paris sure loves these very early Saints.
The small tower on the South side (on-line) informs us is the bell that initiated
Queen Cathrine Medici's 1572 3,000 massacre of the French Huguenots. (Protestants.)
And then during the Reign of Terror this ancient Church was used for the storage of animal feed and gunpowder.
Buried in this church were the famous architect Louis Le Vau and King Louis the 4th mistress Gabrielle d'Estrees - noted for that well known 2nd School of Fountainebleau painting of her and her sister taking a bath together.
During your visit here don't miss the ancient statues of Saint Jeanne d'Arc, Saint Germain, Saint Vincent and Saint Isabelle of France.
This is one of the main reasons I continue to re-visit Paris - to be able to stand face to face with its fantastic, fascinating history.
Brian, from Perth. W. Australia.
The small tower on the South side (on-line) informs us is the bell that initiated
Queen Cathrine Medici's 1572 3,000 massacre of the French Huguenots. (Protestants.)
And then during the Reign of Terror this ancient Church was used for the storage of animal feed and gunpowder.
Buried in this church were the famous architect Louis Le Vau and King Louis the 4th mistress Gabrielle d'Estrees - noted for that well known 2nd School of Fountainebleau painting of her and her sister taking a bath together.
During your visit here don't miss the ancient statues of Saint Jeanne d'Arc, Saint Germain, Saint Vincent and Saint Isabelle of France.
This is one of the main reasons I continue to re-visit Paris - to be able to stand face to face with its fantastic, fascinating history.
Brian, from Perth. W. Australia.
Written December 5, 2015
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ballyga
Canada269 contributions
Nov 2015
Beautiful church across from the Louvre with exquisite stained glass windows and icon of Jesus.
It is a wonderful place to visit and see Catholic Parisians practicing their religious faith.
It is a wonderful place to visit and see Catholic Parisians practicing their religious faith.
Written December 4, 2015
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Chelsea H
Morehead City, NC40 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
This church is right across from the Louvre so definitely take a minute to enjoy the architecture of the building before visiting the museum. It is a stunning church.
Written December 4, 2013
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,552 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
Can you believe this?.... there has been a church on this site since the 7th century. That's from 600 AD... quite mind-boggling when you stop munching on your crispy baguette.
Its bearing is laden with Roman,Gothic and Renaissance styles. The most striking feature of exterior is the porch with arose window and a balustrade above,which circles the whole church. I can see you shaking your head in amazement. But wait there is more!
As you gingerly,amble through the interior you discover the treasures that this ancient repository holds. First,the wooden statue of Saint-Germain from the 1400's.....i have finally tracked you down....and for company,a stone carved effigy of Saint-Vincent. Both are found near the wooden Flemish alter piece,which is near the golden frieze. Now, we are treasure- hunting,right?
This was the area that saw the horrific St. Bartholomew Massacre in 1572. The ringing of this church's bell commenced the butchery by a Paris mob, of 1000's of Huguenots visiting town for a royal wedding. i remember viewing a movie about this event and the intrigue involved politically,so sitting here made the memory vividly reflective, if not sobering....but as always,fascinating.
The church is in Place du Louvre integrated with fabulous typically Parisian buildings and close proximity to the Louvre,Jardins and Notre-dame. Your nearest Metro station is Louvre-Rivoli.
Oy! you romantics out there ... check out the church's organ. NO!! not that organ....i mean the one with pipes,silly. Its an 18th century masterpiece bathed in romantic colour. Special concerts occure irregularly. i have accessed the programme and placed moi on their invite list. The only difficulty is flying in from Australia.... Not impossible but far fetched,as my femme would say.
PS. Its musty and can be noisy at lunch time when the little munchkins are let loose from the schhol next door. But seated on a pew,quietly reflective,this is a haven from the hectic arena outside. Priceless,in Paris.
Its bearing is laden with Roman,Gothic and Renaissance styles. The most striking feature of exterior is the porch with arose window and a balustrade above,which circles the whole church. I can see you shaking your head in amazement. But wait there is more!
As you gingerly,amble through the interior you discover the treasures that this ancient repository holds. First,the wooden statue of Saint-Germain from the 1400's.....i have finally tracked you down....and for company,a stone carved effigy of Saint-Vincent. Both are found near the wooden Flemish alter piece,which is near the golden frieze. Now, we are treasure- hunting,right?
This was the area that saw the horrific St. Bartholomew Massacre in 1572. The ringing of this church's bell commenced the butchery by a Paris mob, of 1000's of Huguenots visiting town for a royal wedding. i remember viewing a movie about this event and the intrigue involved politically,so sitting here made the memory vividly reflective, if not sobering....but as always,fascinating.
The church is in Place du Louvre integrated with fabulous typically Parisian buildings and close proximity to the Louvre,Jardins and Notre-dame. Your nearest Metro station is Louvre-Rivoli.
Oy! you romantics out there ... check out the church's organ. NO!! not that organ....i mean the one with pipes,silly. Its an 18th century masterpiece bathed in romantic colour. Special concerts occure irregularly. i have accessed the programme and placed moi on their invite list. The only difficulty is flying in from Australia.... Not impossible but far fetched,as my femme would say.
PS. Its musty and can be noisy at lunch time when the little munchkins are let loose from the schhol next door. But seated on a pew,quietly reflective,this is a haven from the hectic arena outside. Priceless,in Paris.
Written October 14, 2013
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Zoloto70
Moscow, Russia109 contributions
That is a very interesting place. While other tourists crowd around Notre Dam you could take an excellent impression of medieval Paris in this church nearly alone. This place is famous for claiming massacre de la Saint-Barthélemy from its tower. I've been here three times and met hardly 2-3 people inside. So you can seat here in a total silence, look at the old walls and feel the centuries of history.
Written December 8, 2010
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary3,728 contributions
Jul 2021
Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois is such a lovely church just next door to Louvre.
It is a must to see inside and outside!
LOVELY!
It is a must to see inside and outside!
LOVELY!
Written August 13, 2021
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,219 contributions
Jan 2020
This is one of our fave churches in Paris, we love the gothyness about it, high vaulted ceilings, sculptures, carvings, stained glass all adds to the beauty.
Written March 4, 2020
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Are any photos and/or video allowed during the evening concerts?
Written April 17, 2019
I definitely saw folks taking no-flash photos and videos. Generally speaking if you don't use a flash it's OK everywhere (incl. Louvre). The only place I remember getting busted for taking a non-flash photo was Picasso museum in Malaga.
Written April 18, 2019
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