Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Saint Augustin Church


Few people visit the Saint Augustin Church (8th arrondissement) although it is a magnificent building. It was built between 1860 to 1871 upon plans drawn by Victor-Louis Baltard and was the first church, in Paris, to use a metal structure covered with stone. It is also known for its organ, one of the first to be powered by electricity.
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2006 at 11:54:00 PM GMT+1

    Thank you for this idea ! I'll visit it as soon as possible :-)

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 12:37:00 AM GMT+1

    And it's known because of Loïc Lemeur living near it :)

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  3. harveydeanFebruary 8, 2006 at 1:20:00 AM GMT+1

    looks like you got these grey skies too eric!

    http://brightondailyphoto.blogspot.com

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  4. sandigFebruary 8, 2006 at 1:50:00 AM GMT+1

    Nice. Love the red moving thru the center of all the hazy-grey. Would love to visit someday.

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  5. FredFebruary 8, 2006 at 4:52:00 AM GMT+1

    I missed this one when I was there. But, I showed your site to The Missus, and we both agreed that we'll study all your posts before going back.

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  6. Michael SaloneFebruary 8, 2006 at 7:02:00 AM GMT+1

    It's funny, I've been by this church a thousand times, but have never been inside. I like the story of the stone roof.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 7:10:00 AM GMT+1

    I just found your blog from a friend at work. I can not believe I missed going inside of this church when I was there. I love old organs so it would have been nice to see. I think this is near the famous crystal maker (forget the name) if I have my directions correct?

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  8. AnnaFebruary 8, 2006 at 8:18:00 AM GMT+1

    j'aime beaucoup la composition de cette photo. L'eglise est comme une apparition derrière les feux... Ou encore les feux rouges semblent être des décalcomanies collées sur la photo.

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  9. BobFebruary 8, 2006 at 10:24:00 AM GMT+1

    Hi Eric - I love the contrast of the grey, black white and red.

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  10. Mr PretzelsFebruary 8, 2006 at 11:38:00 AM GMT+1

    I love the line of red lights in the foreground on this shot, especially since they are slightly off centre. This breaks up the symitery of the photo perfectley.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 11:41:00 AM GMT+1

    …and you'll certainly be glad to discover a little exhibition on Charles de Foucauld for it is in this church that he converted in 1886 !

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 2:35:00 PM GMT+1

    Thanks, nice photo.

    1860-1871
    En 1866 où mon écrivain favorit est né, Romain Rolland. L'oeuvre que j'aime le plus est "Jean Christophe". Cela me fait toujours avoir la pêche quand j'ai de la tristesse ; la vie, c'est de continuer à combattre, c'est à dire, continuer à se tourmenter...

    Cet église est encore là et elle a encore de l'influence sur nous, bien qu'ils sont déjà morts, ceux qui l'ont construite.

    Euh...

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 3:22:00 PM GMT+1

    > Karashi : je n'ai pas compris. Quel est le rapport avec R.Rolland ? Je suis justement en train de lire "Jean-Christophe". Passionnant en effet. Des très belles pages, notamment sur l'amitié, entre Christophe et Olivier. Et une peinture sans concession -mais encore très actuelle- de la société française…

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 4:35:00 PM GMT+1

    > gg : pardon, cet église n'a aucun rapport avec R.Rolland. Cettte année (186*) m'a justement rappelé son nom.
    Bon, êtes-vous en train de lire "Jean-Christophe"? :) Cela deviendra plus intéressant après que l'on aura ajouté "St." à son nom à la fin de l'histoire, je crois.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 6:15:00 PM GMT+1

    > Karashi : … à la vitesse à laquelle je lis, il n'est pas prêt d'être béatifié, le pauvre !

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2006 at 7:46:00 PM GMT+1

    I love churches, are there other churches in Paris ?

    Fuji

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  17. buzzgirlFebruary 8, 2006 at 7:57:00 PM GMT+1

    Fuji-

    "Are there other churches in Paris?" Um, yeah. One or two!

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  18. EricFebruary 8, 2006 at 8:21:00 PM GMT+1

    > Marie. You're welcome!

    > Yannick. Yes and I am told they are going to rename the church St Bloïc but you cannot believe everything you're told...

    >Dean. Yes, alas... But we have no sea here!

    > Sandig, Anna, Bob, Mr Pretzels, Krashi. Thank you, I try to do my best!

    > Manuel (San Francisco). LOL (Private joke)

    > Fred. Excellent idea!

    > Michael. I know, it's crazy, nobody ever visits it!

    > GG. Thank you, you always bring this cultural information that enriches this blog. (To be honest I never heard about "Jean-Christophe")

    > Karine. You're welcome. Do so, it's worth it.

    > Fuji. There are more than a hundred churches in Paris. You will need several weeks to visit them all!


    Quelle érudition. Je n'avais à ce jour jamais entendu parler d'un Jean-Christophe par Romain Rolland !

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  19. EricFebruary 8, 2006 at 8:21:00 PM GMT+1

    > Buzzgirl. LOL!

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  20. AnneFebruary 9, 2006 at 6:16:00 AM GMT+1

    Beautiful church!!

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  21. FredFebruary 11, 2006 at 3:31:00 AM GMT+1

    Beautiful church. What strikes me about this picture is the bright red light in contrast to the grey surroundings.

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  22. VickiFebruary 12, 2006 at 2:42:00 PM GMT+1

    Another great photo Eric, I love the way it appears black and white apart from the traffic light.

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