About two weeks ago, right after I posted the photo of this church, I received an email saying "In 1970 I visited "Notre Dame du Travail", a church that is also worth visiting..." I did some research, and found out that yes, by all means this church is definitely a must see and that, incidentally, very few Parisians even know about it. It was built around 1900 for the workers who used to build the pavilions for the world exhibitions that took place in Paris that took place at that time. This Church is fascinating indeed, because it looks like a regular Roman church, except that its frame is made of cast iron. See another view here.
Great photo of an amazing church. I don't remember how I learned of this church, but I do remember doing a lot of walking and going way out of my way to see it. It was worth it.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's located in a pedestrian area - which makes it even more interesting to visit for you can enjoy a nice walk while looking for it!
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ReplyDeletePart Eiffel Tower, part construction site. Definitely not the usual look for a church.
ReplyDeleteFascinating, beautiful and so off the beaten track! Great Tenin perspective shot of the building. Merci, merci - I hope I may some day see this in person.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. «Louis» regrets that he didn't discover this église when he lived in France.
ReplyDeleteÉglise Saint-Augustin de Paris in the 8 arr. is also a cast iron church by Baltard.
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ReplyDeleteI"ve been out of pocket, frolicking in Los Angeles with a bunch of terrific bloggers! :) This is a church I must see. Love the simplicity and of course YOUR perspective.
I think I'll not make the picnic. Not to worry, I'll bring you some fried chicken and potato salad from Birmingham when I arrive! :)
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It's heartening to know that a place of worship has been built to appreciate the efforts of labourers. I certainly did not realise there was such a church on my previous visits to Paris.
ReplyDeleteMerci Eric for taking a photo of this lovely church!! I have always said that this church is dedicated to my life story...voila-Notre Dame de Travail!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteFine photos, both of them. Churches give a city so much, sites of worship that they are. On Monday and Tuesday at Portland Oregon Daily Photo I have exterior and interior photos of one of my favorites, First Congregational Church, downtown Portland, Oregon. It's worth a look as well as an actual visit. Come to Portland and see, Eric.
ReplyDeleteSo unusual and lovely. I like the colors of metal and the clean lines. Beautiful. Ah, Paris!
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah, there's that famous perspective. And what a beautiful—and unusual—church. Very photogenic!
ReplyDeleteCoucou workers!
ReplyDeleteThe kind visitor who gave you this tip has a strong memory indeed! 40 years after, either Notre-Dame du travail is really unforgettable, either something caught his/her attention at that time there! Well in 40 years, I can already say I'll remember (ok if possible) all your posts, with a 's' and not only this one!
Have a nice day ; mine is fine :)
Ah, the Tenin perspective is back. And used to such glorious ends! Beautiful shot of a really interesting church. I agree with from cali, it does look part Eiffel Tower. One of the places I'll put on my "must-see" list!
ReplyDeleteLike Andrew, above, I immediately thought of St. Augustine. Notre Dame du Travail looks quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI wanna take this opportunity to wish our dear PHX a wonderful day today!!
Happy Birthday PHX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for reminding me, Monica. HBD, PHX-CDG!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so bad at remembering birthdays. : ( Happy Birthday PHX!
ReplyDeleteAaaaaand he's on the floor again. Tenin technique with a Dutch twist. Love it.
ReplyDeleteMy birthday's May 2nd.
Ciao my Taurean friend,
Eleonora xx
Dear Eric:
ReplyDeleteThe link "this photo" that you put on this text is about the Saint Clotilde Church, ain't Notre-Dame-du-Travail.
¡Au revoir!
It looks most unusual and rather beautiful. I'd never heard of this church before.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous : may I suggest you read again Eric's text? You'd understand there is no mistake as Eric told about a shot of Sainte Clothilde he took two weeks ago (and linked it again). "About two weeks ago, right after I posted the photo of this church"...
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snazzy jazzy!
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