Saint-Pierre de Montmartre - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 53.203 E 002° 20.498
31U E 451736 N 5415071
This church, the oldest in Paris, is located around the corner from Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It was built 1134-47...and the ruins of The Roman Temple of Mars (for which Montmartre is named) were found by its walls.
Waymark Code: WMD6E4
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/26/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
Views: 32

This tourism website (visit link) informs us:

"Saint-Pierre-de-Montmartre, the oldest church in Paris

Saint-Pierre de Montmartre is located opposite the Sacré-Coeur.

It is the only remaining building of the Upper Abbey and is the oldest church in Paris.

It was built during the 11th century on the site of a Merovingian church but the nave vaulting dates from the 15th century and the western façade from the 18th.

The three western doors, depicting Saint-Dominique, Saint-Peter and the Virgin Mary, were sculpted by the Italian Gismondi in 1980.

The church's most intriguing features are the four marble columns placed in pairs against its western wall.

They come from one of the Roman temples erected on the Butte Montmartre.

The sepulchre of Queen Adelaide of Savoy, the wife of Louis le Gros the protector of the church, lies in the northern aisle.

The modern stained glass windows of the apse and aisles were designed by Max Ingrand in 1953.

The enamel plaques adorning the side of the High Altar and depicting various views of the Butte Montmartre were created in 1977 by Froidevaux.

Saint-Pierre was superbly restored by Sauvageot at the end of the 19th century."

Wikiepdia also has an extensive article at (visit link)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Daily 8:00 AM To: 7:00 PM


Admission Prices:
Free


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

The attraction’s own URL: Not listed

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