We came across this church while walking around the Place de la Concorde, and although we're at the point where we don't feel the need to go inside every church that looks old, it's odd (for a Church) design drew us in. From the outside, it looks more like a Roman temple than a Catholic church. It was actually originally designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon's army, but after his fall the newly restored king decided to use the building as a church. The interior was intense. The dark lighting, shadows cast by stern-looking statues and thundering, ominous organ combined to give our time inside an almost apocalyptic feel. I don't get goosebumps often, but I got them here.
Apocalypse avoided on the front steps, with Les Invalies, the National Assembly and the obelisk from the Place de la Concorde in the background
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Love the picture of my girl!
ReplyDeleteThe big columns at the front at this Church does give it a Roman allure. The inside is spectacular in its sobriety. This is what I mean by when you least expect something it turns out way better. Yes, the Vatican was impressive but it did not touch me as I thought it would. I was probably expecting too much! This church would.
ReplyDeleteThe last picture with Magge is great! She looks so angelic. As I said she looks (as for behaving well that's another story, right Magge?:D)
I think this was down the street from where we stayed in Paris 2001. Looking at the picture of Magge, look at the right side of the street behind her. I think we were in a boutique hotel. Of course many of the streets look similar. But I can imagine.
ReplyDeleteSweet.
Lee is right, I thought that is where we were stayed, but had to post too quickly to beat Lucie :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat comeback! You tell your daughter, Marcia! Love the quick repartees! Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteQuestion for you Magge - what decorations are on the capitals? I tried to enlarge the picture but couldn't see the details. xo