Paris Classical Concerts in Heavenly Settings: Paris is a city that’s rich in beautiful and historical churches and cathedrals, many of which date back to medieval times. From the small Romanesque churches to the great Gothic cathedrals, many of these Paris churches are on the popular tourist trails. Apart from their exquisite architecture, many of […]
Christmas Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches – 2024
CHRISTMAS IN PARIS: ENJOY A RANGE OF CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT FAMOUS CHURCHES IN PARIS: Paris has some of the most beautiful and historical churches and many of these are regular venues for classical music performances. During the festive season these famous churches traditionally host special Christmas concerts. If you’re spending Christmas in Paris, you can […]
New Year Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches
New Year in Paris: Enjoy a Range of New Year Concerts at Famous Paris Churches: If you’re lucky enough to be spending New Year in Paris, the City of Lights has much to offer. For those looking to enjoy the New Year in Paris with some beautiful classical music, Paris has some of the most […]
Eglise St Sulpice – A Place of History and Fiction
St Sulpice – Brought into the Limelight by The Da Vinci Code: The visit of Silas, the scary albino monk and assassin, to St Sulpice in search of the Holy Grail is a scene that endures in my memory. And, since The Da Vinci Code, a visit to Eglise St Sulpice will probably never be […]
Sacré-Coeur – A Basilica on the "Mount of Martyrs"
A Basilica Dedicated to the Sacred-Heart of Christ on Montmartre: The site of the Basilique du Sacré Coeur on the hill of Montmartre has long been an attraction for religious figures and groups. Many saints have come to this “mount of martyrs” (Montmartre), including Saint Germain, Saint Bernard, Saint Joan of Arc and Saint Vincent […]
La Madeleine – a Church Dedicated to Mary Magdalene
La Madeleine was built as a temple to honour the glory of Napoleon’s Army: La Madeleine is a church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. Its style is Neo-Classical and it was inspired by the Maison Carrée in Nimes. When La Madeleine was built, it was intended as a temple to honour the glory of Napoleon’s […]