
Churches of Paris
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
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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 Buildings | 71% |
|---|---|
| France Travel | 29% |
| Travel Photography | 22% |
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