Churches of Paris by Peggy Shannon

Churches of Paris

Peggy Shannon

ACC Art Books · Print & ebook · October 17, 2022

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Who it’s for
Explore Parisian churches from the 12th to 19th centuries through photographs and historical commentary.
Themes
Gothic architecture, Church history, Restoration and preservation
Genres
Religious Buildings, France Travel, Travel Photography

About this book

Parisian churches are revered around the globe. Their stunning stained-glass windows and intricate Gothic architecture are accomplishments of unrivalled elegance. Churches of Paris gathers 37 of the finest in the City of Light, spanning the 12th to the 19th centuries. Each entry is embellished with beautiful color photography and behind-the-scenes historical commentary.

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Offering insight into the buildings’ construction and genesis, this book narrates how each church was shaped by war, revolution and time. With information on restoration and preservation, this is an invaluable guide for Francophiles and curious armchair travelers alike. Featured churches include: Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, Basilique Sainte-Clotilde, Basilique Cathédrale de Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame Cathedral, La Chapelle de l’Epiphanie des Missions Etrangères et la Salle des Martyrs, La Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse, La Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, La Madeleine, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Cathedral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky, Saint-Augustin, La Sainte-Chapelle, Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie, Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, La Sainte-Trinité, Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile, Saint-Eustache, Saint-François-Xavier, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois, Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes, Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, Saint-Louis-en-l’Île, Saint-Merry, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, Saint-Roch, Saint-Séverin, Saint-Sulpice, Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, The American Cathedral in Paris

Parisian Church Histories

Explore Parisian churches from the 12th to 19th centuries through photographs and historical commentary.

Come here for

  • Color photography of Parisian churches
  • Historical commentary on construction and origins

Expect

  • Stories of change through war, revolution, and time
  • Information on restoration and preservation

Where it sits

Religious Buildings71%
France Travel29%
Travel Photography22%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Religious Buildings
  • Regional Photography
  • Pilgrimage & Sacred Travel
Authors
Peggy Shannon
Publisher
ACC Art Books
Published
October 17, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Gothic architecture · Church history · Restoration and preservation
Reading lane
Religious Buildings