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SAINT ETIENNE DU MONT CHURCH


Église St-Etienne-du-Mont, located near the Pantheon in the 5th arrondissement, stands on the site of an abbey founded by Clovis and later dedicated to St. Geneviève, the patroness of Paris. The interior of St-Etienne-du-Mont is Gothic, an unusual style for a 16th-century church. Building began in 1492 and was plagued by delays until the church was finally finished in 1626. Besides the patroness of Paris, such men as Pascal and Racine were entombed here. St. Geneviève's tomb was destroyed during the Revolution, but the stone on which her coffin rested was discovered later, and her relics were gathered for a place of honor at St-Etienne. The church possesses a remarkable early-16th-century rood screen: Crossing the nave with spiral staircases on either side, it's unique in Paris and beloved by many. Another treasure is a wood pulpit, held up by Samson, clutching a bone in one hand, with a slain lion at his feet. The fourth chapel on the right when you enter contains impressive 16th-century stained glass.
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Morrison Guidry 26-Apr-2009 20:02
This Church is my favorite spot in all of Paris. I believe the Church and the Art within are the most beautiful in the city. This Church alone was worth a visit to Paris. Morrison Guidry ksg3997@yahoo.com
Robert Edwards 16-Mar-2009 14:18
Breathtaking! - I added a link to here from my website.
brad cooper 03-Dec-2008 23:28
beutiful images of st.etienne
De Bon Vincent 20-May-2007 10:10
C'est splendide Fred ! Très bon travail. V

Vincent.
Sergio Pessolano 20-May-2007 09:04
Very refined gallery. Voted.
Gustavo 19-May-2007 07:45
beautiful even light, great vision
JuvyGeir Thue-Nilsen 19-May-2007 07:41
absolutely beautiful shots! V
Hans-Peter Henriksen starman 18-May-2007 16:13
Fred. A fantstic gallery and documentation. I olso like the way that you are presentating your gallery. Definately a Vote.
waltsprings 18-May-2007 15:06
Very nice images of a beautiful church. v
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