The Church Sainte-Marie des Batignolles of Paris !!!

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I am taken you back to Paris, yes a never ending story, The eternal city never stop amazing me of its beauty and things to see even if worked in it for almost 10 years while visiting zillion times living nearby in Versailles, Once again, found me older pictures in my cd rom vault ,that should be in my blog for you and me, These are wondertful architecture and historical gems glad to have them here. Therefore, here is my take again on the Church Sainte-Marie des Batignolles of Paris !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The Church Sainte-Marie des Batignolles is located at 77 Place du Docteur Felix Lobligeois in the 17éme arrondissement or district and in the quartier or neighborhood Batignolles of Paris. This site is served by the Brochant metro stations (line 13), Rome (line 2) and La Fourche (line 13). And bus line 66 arrêt/stop square des Batignolles as closer as well as train station Pont Cardinet line L, I used to come shopping Spanish grocery store Cap Hispania (see post) nearby and parked at Place Charles Fillon all around about a 7 minutes walk to the church and store.

The Church Sainte Marie des Batignolles current appearance dates from the mid-19C. It is in the neoclassical style. The church is shaped like a Greek temple. Its triangular pediment is supported by four columns. It is one of the few churches without a bell tower. However, it does have a bell, the Etiennette in a small campanile built in 1857.The church is inspired by the ancient Roman basilica. Its porch resembles that of a Greek temple. The interior bears the hallmarks of churches built during the Restoration, The church is a sober, almost austere church. Fortunately, a flat ceiling with painted compartments and a superb choir, in the 19C style, with a magnificent sculpted altarpiece, break up this sobriety and embellish the church.

The Chapel of Saint Vincent de Paul in the left apse with the portrait of Saint Vincent,

The Chapel of the Virgin in the right apse with the baptistery with the portrait of the Virgin.

The great organ of the Church Sainte-Marie des Batignolles dates from 1923 and underwent two restorations in 1947 and 1994.

The stained glass windows of the nave shows the Adoration of the Magi, Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, The Holy Family, Visitation, Annunciation, Purification of Mary, The stained glass window of the transept shows Saint Joseph and Saint Charles Borromeo

The nearby Rue des Batignolles brings you to the neighborhood or quartier of Batignolles, which used to be an expanse of fields and vineyards until it was annexed to Paris in 1860. Although it is now a lively 17éme arrondissement or district filled with bars, restaurants and shops, it has retained its village feel, especially on Place du Dr Félix l’Obligeois, where you will find a pleasant square, charming terraces in the shade of plane trees, and a the small Church Sainte Marie des Batignolles, where locals gather to attend Mass.

A bit of history tell us that the village of Batignolles decided to build a small wooden chapel between 1826 and 1829 thanks to donations from king Charles X and the Duchess of Angoulême. The church took its name from Sainte-Marie des Batignolles in 1830 when Charles X created the new village of Batignolles-Monceau by separating it from the village of Clichy-la-Garenne. On April 2, 1841, the bishop blessed the statue of the Virgin and consecrated the two altars dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Vincent de Paul. Legend has it that a worker found a statuette of the Virgin during the foundation work. But it is safer to stick to the wishes of the Duchess of Angoulême who had wanted the dedication of the new church to be made to her patron saint, Mary of Nazareth.

The Parrish Church Sainte Marie des Batignolles on its history : https://saintemariedesbatignolles.fr/histoire-eglise/

The Paris tourist office on the village quartier of Batignolles, see church : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/exploring-les-batignolles-a1078

There you go this one is a must and the area is gorgeous. This is one of the dandy churches of Paris that I would consider a must to visit. Again, hope you have enjoy the post on the Church Sainte-Marie des Batignolles of Paris !!! as I

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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