Churches of Paris

Peggy Shannon, Scott Simon

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ACC Art Books
01 December 2022

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Religious buildings; Travel & holiday

Parisian churches are revered around the globe. Their stunning stained-glass windows and intricate Gothic architecture are accomplishments of unrivalled elegance. Churches of Paris gathers 50 of the finest in the City of Light, spanning the 12th to the 20th centuries. Each entry is embellished with beautiful colour photography and behind-the-scenes historical commentary.

Offering insight into the buildings' construction and genesis, this book narrates how each church was shaped by war, revolution and time. With information on travel, opening hours, restoration and preservation, this is an invaluable guide for Francophiles and curious armchair travellers alike.

Featured churches: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montmartre, Basilique Saint-Clotilde, Cathedrale de Saint-Denis, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Chapelle de l'Epiphanie et Salle des Martyrs, Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Medaille-Miraculeuse, Chapelle Saint-Vincent de Paul, La Madeleine, Notre-Dame-de-Grace-de-Passy, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky, Saint-Augustin, Sainte-Chapelle, Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie, Sainte-Marguerite, Sainte-Marie-des-Batignolles, Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Sainte-Trinite, Saint-EugeneSainte-Cecile, Saint-Eustache, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Saint-GervaisSaint-Protais, Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes, Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, Saint-Louis-en-l'ile, Saint-Merry, Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, Saint-Paul - Saint-Louis, Saint-Pierre-de-Montmartre, Saint-Roch, Saint-Severin, Saint-Sulpice, Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, The American Cathedral of Paris

AUTHOR: Peggy Shannon has spent the past five years researching and photographing notable and lesser-known churches in Paris. During thousands of hours on the ground in the City of Light, she has interviewed and developed close relationships with historians, city administrators, clergy, academics, and tour guides. These relationships have given her exceptional access to little-known historical details that inform the texts accompanying her photographs. Shannon holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and Religion from the College of Santa Fe and studied Folklore and Arts Administration in the master's program at Indiana University.

SELLING POINTS: .

The first contemporary, illustrated English-language book to reflect the history and beauty of Parisian churches .

Explores 50 of the most beautiful churches in Paris, replete with photography and must-see features .

Includes vital travel details, such as opening hours and accessibility for the disabled .

Above all, a beautiful book of stunning photographs.

300 colour illustrations

By: Peggy Shannon
Introduction by: Scott Simon
Imprint: ACC Art Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 300mm, Width: 237mm,
Weight: 2.198kg
ISBN: 9781788841016
ISBN 10: 1788841018
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

CONTENTS Introduction by Scott Simon 9 1st Arrondissement La Sainte-Chapelle 10 Saint-Eustache 24 Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois 34 Saint-Roch 42 2nd Arrondissement Notre-Dame-des-Victoires 52 3rd Arrondissement Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie 60 Notre-Dame Cathedral 68 Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux 84 Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais 90 Saint-Louis-en-l’Île 101 Saint-Merry 106 Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis 114 5th Arrondissement Saint-Étienne-du-Mont 120 Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas 130 Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre 136 Saint-Séverin 144 6th Arrondissement La Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul 152 Saint-Germain-des-Prés 160 Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes 170 Saint-Sulpice 178 7th Arrondissement Basilique Sainte-Clotilde 188 La Chapelle de l’Epiphanie des Missions Etrangères et la Salle des Martyrs 194 La Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse 198 Saint-François-Xavier 206 Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin 216 8th Arrondissement Cathedral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky 224 La Madeleine 234 Saint-Augustin 242 The American Cathedral in Paris 251 9th Arrondissement Notre-Dame-de-Lorette 260 La Sainte-Trinité 270 Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile 276 10th Arrondissement Saint-Vincent-de-Paul 280 11th Arrondissement Sainte-Marguerite 290 18th Arrondissement Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre 298 Saint-Pierre de Montmartre 306 Basilique Cathédrale de Saint-Denis 314 Acknowledgements 330 Author’s Note 331 About the Authors 331 Selected Bibliography 332

Peggy Shannon has spent the past six years researching and photographing notable and lesser-known churches in Paris. During thousands of hours on the ground in the City of Light, she has interviewed and developed close relationships with historians, city administrators, clergy, academics and tour guides. These relationships have given her exceptional access to the little-known historical details and fascinating behind-the-scenes information that inform the texts accompanying her photographs. Shannon holds a B.A. degree in psychology and religion from the Santa Fe College, and studied folklore and arts administration in the Master's Program at Indiana University. She divides her time between Paris, France, Cincinnati, Ohio and Nova Scotia.

Reviews for Churches of Paris

...a gorgeous compendium of 37 houses of worship across the French capital....Accompanying the text are Shannon's ravishing photos of dazzling stained-glass windows, imposing stonework, intricate wood carvings, and intriguing details such as altarpieces, statues, relics, and paintings. Whether religious or not, readers can't help but feel the majesty and the mystery of these spaces that put the holy in holy moly.-- Frommers.com