The Church Saint Eustache of Paris, part II !!!

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This is one of the historical and better known churches of Paris, and I have plenty on them in my blog. As lately, found me older new to the blog pictures that should be in my blog. My curiosity took me in several times but not every time took pictures, Anyway, its a unique monument, a must to visit while in Paris, me think, Let me tell you a bit more on the Church Saint Eustache of Paris, part II, Thanks for reading me since Nov 2010 !,and continuing in 2024, Hope you enjoy this post as I.

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Many posts should be dedicated to it, it is huge for Paris and should be visited more, The Church Saint-Eustache, is unique, a huge landmark in my eternal Paris.  The church is located in the 1éme arrondissement or district in the heart of the neighborhood or quartier of Halles. The Church Saint Eustache measures 105 meters (344 feet) long, 43.5 meters wide (143 feet) and with a vault soaring 33.5 meters (109 feet) high. The cupola on top of the church reaches a height of about 58 meters (190 feet). It has a nave of five bays and a choir aisle with 24 chapels.

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The visitor entering the Church of Saint Eustache is immediately seized by the height of the vaults at 33 meters and the imposing vertical masses that permeate the entire building. The flamboyant gothic is found in the vaults of warheads, embellished with liernes, and ubiquitous pendant keys. The style Renaissances’exprime in the juxtaposition of the ancient orders, the pillars that are flanked by pilasters, the arches in full hanger and, of course, in the abundant decoration on the Capitals.

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The Church Saint Eustache has had a number of notable parishioners over the centuries. Louis XIV made his first Communion there; Cardinal Richelieu and Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, the future Madame de Pompadour, were baptized at Saint Eustache; and Mozart chose the church for the funeral of his mother. In addition, Molière was married at this church. Scaramouche and others joined the funeral ceremonies of La Fontaine and Mozart’s mother. Jean Baptiste Colbert was the churchwarden of the Church of Saint-Eustache. His mausoleum is considered to be a major work in 17C statuary. The artist used bronze and white and black marble. Colbert, seized in the attitude of a praying, is clad in his mantle of Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit. To the left of the sarcophagus, fidelity, chiseled by Coysevox , and to the right, piety or abundance due to Jean-Baptiste Tuby.

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The 19C pulpit by Pierre Lepautre depicting the triumph of St Agnes. The preaching pulpit was sculpted by Victor Pyanet on cardboard by Victor Baltard. Its tank is decorated with bas-reliefs in medallions representing the theological virtues (Faith, Hope and Charity).

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The  undescribable Chapel of the Calvary or Cruxifiction or Chapelle du Calvaire ou de la Crucifixion ; just awesome impressive, huge to see.

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The Chapelle de la Vierge or the Chapel of the Virgin ; when it was created, the chapel of the Virgin resplendent with rich ornamentation in marble, woodwork and paintings. All this was ransacked or stolen during the French Revolution (when else!). The chapel was restored in 1800 and gradually re-enhanced. In its center, there is a magnificent sculpture of the Virgin and Child created by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. The painter Thomas Couture enriched it with three large frescoes on the theme of the Virgin: “The triumphant Virgin adored by the Angels”; “The Virgin Star of Sailors” and “The Virgin Comforter of the Afflicted”. Just sublime !!!

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The Church Saint Eustache has an important collection of works of art , such as “The Martyrdom of Saint Eustache” by Simon Vouet in the Vestibule. “Tobias and the Angel” by Santi di Tito in Sainte-Geneviève Chapel. “The Ecstasy of Saint Madeleine” by Rutilio Manetti in Sainte-Madeleine Chapel. “Saint Jean-Baptiste” by François Lemoyne in Vestibule. “Moses making water flow from the rock” author unknown in Vestibule . “The Adoration of the Shepherds” by François-Guillaume Ménageot in Vestibule, The presence of a dead sheep, in the foreground, as a sacrifice, symbolizes the destiny of the newborn. Fresco, « The Penitents imploring Christ » in Chapel of the Souls of Purgatory. Fresco “The Marriage of the Virgin” IN Sainte-Cécile Chapel. Fresco “Saint Anne teaching Mary to read” IN Sainte-Anne Chapel. “The Martyrdom of Saint Agnes” by Alexandre-François Caminade in Vestibule. Fresco, « Jesus at Calvary » and “Plangebant et Lamenta”) by Émile Signol, at north cross of the transept. “The Disciples of Emmaus” by Rubens or his school in Chapelle de la Famille d’Epernon. Fresco, « The death of a martyr » in Chapel of the Epernon Family. Fresco “Presentation of Mary in the Temple” in Saint-Vincent de Paul Chapel. In the Chapel of the Saints-Innocents, Fresco “The Dream of Joseph” The style of the angel’s head would allow this painting to be attributed to Désiré-François Laugé  Fresco “Meeting of Saint Germain and Saint Geneviève” by A. Pichon. in Sainte-Geneviève Chapel. Fresco “Saint Geneviève giving alms to the poor” by A. Pichon in Sainte-Geneviève Chapel. Fresco “Consecration of the Holy Chapel, Saint Louis offers the crown of thorns” by Félix-Joseph Barrias in Saint-Louis Chapel. “Saint Louis in prayer before the cross” in Saint-Louis Chapel. “The Adoration of the Magi” copy of a painting by Rubens, detail. Chapel on the north aisle. Central fresco “The Triumphant Virgin Adored by the Angels” by Thomas Couture in Chapel of the Virgin. Left fresco “The Virgin, star of sailors” by Thomas Couture in Chapel of the Virgin. Right fresco “The Virgin, comforter of the afflicted” by Thomas Couture in Chapel of the Virgin. Gorgeous work !!!

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The official Church Saint Eutache: https://www.saint-eustache.org/

The Parish of Church Saint Eustache:  https://paroissest-eustache.com/

The Paris tourist office on the Church Saint Eustache:  https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/eglise-saint-eustache-p3546

There you go folks, another dandy in my belle France and eternal Paris. I feel glad was able to find these pictures and tell you more of this memorable monument for all ; do see my other post on the church in my blog. Again, hope you enjoy the visit to the Church Saint Eustache of Paris, part II !!! as it is a ride into history, and architecture.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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