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Église Saint-Martin de Veules-les-Roses by Beausoleil
The church dates to the 16th century except for the 18th century bell tower. It hss remarkable carved sandstone pillars as well as a pipe organ from 1628 that is still in working order. In the choir the restoration of the vault in the past few years revealed a remarkable fresco that had been forgotten. It is now on glorious display. The pews are numbered so were presumably assigned. I'm not sure I've seen the numbers before so that was interesting.
- 5 October 2021 - Veules-les-Roses, France
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Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais - side aisle by Beausoleil
Construction began in 1066 in Romanesque style, later enlarged and built in Gothic and Renaissance styles. It has a wooden vault over the nave and was listed as a historic monument in 1862. The town of Falaise was the birthplace of William the Conqueror.
Église de Saint Germain des Prés by Beausoleil
The church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés is an old Benedictine abbey of Paris founded in 543 by the Merovingian king Childebert I and the bishop of Paris Saint Germain. The abbey has had several names including Saint-Vincent and Sainte-Croix. It is a royal abbey and is directly subject to the Pope. The current choir was built in the middle of the 12th century in the Gothic style and consecrated by Pope Alexander III on April 21, 1163. It is one of the first French Gothic buildings and in the world. After the Revolution, all abbeys were abolished and St. Germain became a saltpetre factory. Worship was restored April 29, 1803. Since then, the church has been a parish church. Between 1821 and 1854 the church was restored by the architects Étienne-Hippolyte Godde and Victor Baltard and was classified as a historic monument in 1862.
Église de Saint Germain des Prés by Beausoleil
The church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés is an old Benedictine abbey of Paris founded in 543 by the Merovingian king Childebert I and the bishop of Paris Saint Germain. The abbey has had several names including Saint-Vincent and Sainte-Croix. It is a royal abbey and is directly subject to the Pope. The current choir was built in the middle of the 12th century in the Gothic style and consecrated by Pope Alexander III on April 21, 1163. It is one of the first French Gothic buildings and in the world. After the Revolution, all abbeys were abolished and St. Germain became a saltpetre factory. Worship was restored April 29, 1803. Since then, the church has been a parish church. Between 1821 and 1854 the church was restored by the architects Étienne-Hippolyte Godde and Victor Baltard and was classified as a historic monument in 1862.
Chartres Cathedral, main altar by Beausoleil
Books have been written about Chartres Cathedral and I encourage you to read some of them. It is my absolute favorite cathedral in the entire world (not that my research pool is terribly large) and I'm not sure what it is that attracts me. The first time we visited Chartres was fortunately a sunny day so the stained glass was spectacular. However, I was more struck by the floor of the ancient church. It was very worn stone and the sun shining through the stained glass windows onto the floor worn slick by 800 years of feet caught my imagination. I could not begin to imagine the number of people who had trod the floor before me and who would continue to walk there long after I had left. There are 176 stained glass windows and the color most overwhelming is the famous Chartres blue. I'm not sure if the windows or their reflections on the floor or the white choir screen are the more beautiful. Another thing that enchanted me on my first viewing that still delights me after many years is the beautiful white choir screen. It's a later addition to the church having been finished in 1714 but the perfection of the tiny stories in stone surrounding the altar is sheer magic. It has recently been cleaned so is even more beautiful than previously.
- 24 May 2019 - Chartres, France
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Main Aisle - Église Notre-Dame-du-Travail in Paris by Beausoleil
Built by and for the workers on the Eiffel Tower who lived in the area, this church is very reminiscent of the famous tower. It is also the repository of a number of exceptional works of 20th century art and sculpture.
- 23 May 2019 - Paris 14e Arrondissement, France
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Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis - Nave by Beausoleil
Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is a church on rue Saint-Antoine in the Marais. The present building was constructed from 1627 to 1641 by the Jesuit architects Étienne Martellange and François Derand, on the orders of Louis XIII of France. The Saint Paul Metro station is named after the church. Two clam-shell holy water holders were a gift from Victor Hugo when his daughter was married there. Delacroix painted "Christ in agony on the Mount of Olives" for the church which can be seen to the left of the altar. The church's grand tribune organ was classified as a historic monument in 1867 and was restored in 1972.
- 21 May 2019 - Paris 4e Arrondissement, France
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Nave of Église Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais by Beausoleil
The nave of the church (1600–1620) is notable for its dramatic height and the simplicity and purity of its lines. While the lower level of the nave is late gothic, the upper level of the nave shows the influence of the Renaissance, with large semi-circular arches containing a series of large stained glass windows, filling the church with light. The upper windows are 21st-century, by Claude Courageux, illustrating the story of Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, and the patriarchs and their spouses. These were installed in the early 2000s. Eglise Saint Gervais was built over a period of nearly one hundred and fifty years with long periods of interruption. The new facade was added in the early 17th century so when you look at the baroque facade, walking inside to the gothic interior is a bit of a surprise . . . but a delightful one.
- 21 May 2019 - Paris 4e Arrondissement, France
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Parish Church of Saint Martin in Bowness-in-Windermere by Beausoleil
A lovely church on the main street in Bowness. The stained glass is stunning and the paintings on the walls amazing. The entire church is painted. The year 2000 saw the beginning of a restoration of the famed East Window and the wall murals. The church is well worth a visit both for the stained glass and the murals.
- 11 September 2018 - South Lakeland District, United Kingdom
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Parish Church of Saint Martin in Bowness-in-Windermere by Beausoleil
A lovely church on the main street in Bowness. The stained glass is stunning and the paintings on the walls amazing. The entire church is painted. The year 2000 saw the beginning of a restoration of the famed East Window and the wall murals. The church is well worth a visit both for the stained glass and the murals.
- 11 September 2018 - South Lakeland District, United Kingdom
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Parish Church of Saint Andrew in Coniston by Beausoleil
St. Andrew’s Church was built in 1819, designed by J. Matson. It replaced an earlier church of 1586 built by William Le Fleming. The chancel and the low bays were added in 1891. John Ruskin is buried in the churchyard with a carved cross as a marker. There is also a Celtic Cross as a war memorial in front of the church.
- 10 September 2018 - South Lakeland District, United Kingdom
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St. Cyriac's Church - Lacock by Beausoleil
St Cyriac's Church is a 14th-century Church of England church. A Norman church was built towards the end of the 11th Century and in the 15th century the very successful wool trade allowed the rebuilding to the Norman Gothic cruciform church we see today. There have been many alterations and renovations in the years since.
- 24 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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Main aisle and organ (note painted pipes) by Beausoleil
The world's largest stone circle surrounds a small village. Within the village are St. James Church, Avebury Manor and the Alexander Keiller Museum that is arranged in two parts, the Stables Gallery that displays archaeological treasures from this World Heritage Site and the Barn Gallery that is a 17th-century threshing barn that houses interactive displays.
- 23 May 2018 - Kennet District, United Kingdom
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St. Michael and All Angels by Beausoleil
St. Michael and All Angels was built in 1839 within the village of Broadway itself. It has a lovely carved wood pulpit transferred from St Eadburgha, the former church which lies outside of town.
- 22 May 2018 - Wychavon District, United Kingdom
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Interior of St. James Church in Chipping Campden by Beausoleil
There was a Norman church on this site before AD 1180. About AD 1490 the nave was reconstructed on the foundations of the old Norman nave. The great window over the chancel arch was added, and around AD 1500 the 120 foot West tower was built. There is a peal of eight bells, whose dates vary from AD 1618 to AD 1737 that were recast and rehung in 1987. There is a nearby inn named Eight Bells in reference to the tower bells. It's a great place for lunch if you're visiting the church.
- 22 May 2018 - Cotswold District, United Kingdom
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St. Patrick's Church in Corsham by Beausoleil
Corsham is a fairly large town near Lacock with all needed amenities, including this lovely and very friendly church. It was formerly a school and the local Catholic Church purchased it and it makes a lovely church.
- 19 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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St. Catherine's Church in Montacute by Beausoleil
Clock Tower and main aisle of St. Catherine's Church in Montacute, Somerset, UK.
- 16 May 2018 - South Somerset District, United Kingdom
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Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter by Beausoleil
More commonly known as Exeter Cathedral, this is an amazing church. It is set on a beautiful green in the center of the city of Exeter and well worth a visit. There are many services and if you can attend one of the choral services, they are wonderful.
- 13 May 2018 - Exeter City, United Kingdom
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Exeter Cathedral - Lady Chapel and side aisle by Beausoleil
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, more commonly known as Exeter Cathedral, this is an amazing church. It is set on a beautiful green in the center of the city of Exeter and well worth a visit. There are many services and if you can attend one of the choral services, they are wonderful.
- 13 May 2018 - Exeter City, United Kingdom
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Exeter Cathedral by Beausoleil
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, more commonly known as Exeter Cathedral, this is an amazing church. It is set on a beautiful green in the center of the city of Exeter and well worth a visit. There are many services and if you can attend one of the choral services, they are wonderful.
- 13 May 2018 - Exeter City, United Kingdom
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Exeter Cathedral by Beausoleil
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, more commonly known as Exeter Cathedral, this is an amazing church. It is set on a beautiful green in the center of the city of Exeter and well worth a visit. There are many services and if you can attend one of the choral services, they are wonderful.
- 13 May 2018 - Exeter City, United Kingdom
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Saint Senara's Church - Interior and Stained Glass by Beausoleil
Interior of the church. We happened to enter at the same time as a tour group so getting photos without people was difficult. It was also quite dark inside the church. We did get to see the famous Mermaid Chair.
- 8 May 2018 - Penwith District, United Kingdom
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Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Truro - Main Aisle by Beausoleil
Truro Cathedral is one of only three cathedrals in the UK which has three spires. It was completed in 1910 and is Gothic Revival in style. There are 78 stained glass windows and a beautiful carved stone reredos by Nathaniel Hitch behind the high altar.
- 7 May 2018 - Carrick District, United Kingdom
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Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption - Main Altar by Beausoleil
Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption also called Notre-Dame de Montcuq is on Google maps as Parish Our Lady of Capelou and is part of that parish but is named as above. The second name is the more historic one. The frescoes inside are amazing. While it is not in Old Town, it is definitely worth the walk (or drive) to visit.
- 27 September 2017 - Belvès, France
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Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Champs by Beausoleil
- 16 June 2014 - Paris 6e Arrondissement, France
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