Tuesday, May 20, 2014

A church not to miss in Paris

Not all Paris churches are made of beautiful stones with golden fixtures and stunning sculptures! Some are simple, yet worth the visit, like Notre Dame du Travail. This amazing church can be found in the 14th arrondissement at 59, rue Vercingétorix. It was constructed around 1900 for the workers who used to build the pavilions for the world exhibition that took place in Paris during this period. It is fascinating indeed, because it looks like a regular Roman church, except that its frame is made of cast iron.

6 comments:

  1. I'll second that. It's worth the trip off the beaten path.

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  2. I've been away a few days -- you've posted such fascinating photos! The parade, the colorful umbrellas, Kong, the Molitor, and this church. Always love seeing "from your point of view". :-)

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  3. We went to this church to hear a performance of the Mozart Requiem on Saturday 5th June 2010. Why am I so sure of the date? The PDP picnic was the next day! (I checked the old posts)

    It's well worth a visit and I also liked that the neighbourhood is non-touristy.

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  4. Reminds me of les Halles (d'antan). Definitely not a church like most others!

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  5. It reminds me somewhat of a church we saw in Mexico, in Baja California, at Santa Rosalia. See a pic and story here. http://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajatravel/eiffel_church_of_santa_rosalia.php

    I found your blog about a year and a half ago after a trip to Paris, and I read it nearly every day. I was an au pair in Paris in the late '80s, et cela me donne la nostalgie.

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