Sainte-Clotilde Church, Minor basilica in 7th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Description
Sainte-Clotilde Church is a Gothic Revival church in the 7th arrondissement of Paris with two symmetrical towers and pointed arch windows. The building spans substantial dimensions and displays all typical features of 19th-century Gothic revival architecture.
History
Construction began in 1846 under architect Franz Christian Gau and was completed by Theodor Ballu in 1857 after Gau's death in 1854. The project embodied French taste for Gothic forms during the country's industrial flourishing.
Culture
The church is named after Saint Clotilde, an early Christian queen, and its interior is marked by colored glass windows depicting biblical scenes. These artistic works shape the light and mood when entering the nave.
Practical
Access is straightforward with several nearby metro stations serving different lines, plus regional rail connections. Visitors should expect architectural tight spaces and should prepare for uneven lighting inside.
Did you know?
Composer César Franck played the famous Cavaillé-Coll organ for thirty years and created some of his most important works there. This instrument is considered one of the most important organs in French musical history.
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