(Last Update: 24.01.2025) There are churches in Paris that I have never thought to go inside, even though I have passed them many times. Boulevard Saint GermainEven though I go to once a week Church of Saint Germain des PrésFor some reason, it never occurred to me to go inside and look inside for a long time?
It was as if that church was erected in that square as a monument just to give its name to the district, but of course it was not. Its construction dates back to the 6th century, 558. We're talking about a church... It's not even a church, monastery has served for years as; This is a place that continues to function as a church with the remaining part of it.
M4 by metro When you come to Saint Germain des Prés, you can find the famous cafe right in the square. Les Deux MagotsThis church, located opposite , stands out primarily with its bell tower. So much so that at first glance you think this place is just a bell tower, because the main part of the church disappears among the trees. Of course, as winter comes and the leaves fall, the church begins to emerge more and more.
When you enter, you are greeted by the architectural style of those familiar Catholic churches. I don't know if you like it or not, but most of the churches in Paris, like their counterparts in Europe, are structures that transport you from the outside atmosphere to a completely different world. In fact, this mystical atmosphere, this gloomy and strange atmosphere of the middle ages, the meanings of religious elements; This whole mix makes one feel like they've suddenly changed dimensions.
Whether you are a believer or not, regardless of your approach to other religions, religious buildings have a strange atmosphere. Naturally, such buildings have missions such as gathering believers under their roof for worship and various religious ceremonies, as well as imposing the values of the religion they represent on their visitors and glorifying those values. I am most interested in their architecture. Those high ceilings, those giant columns, ceiling decorations, stained glass, icons, floor mosaics; The structure, in which you feel tiny in all its magnificence in the open sky, is waiting for the discoveries of curious eyes with thousands of details, and I love these discoveries.
Churches in Paris can be a savior to warm up if the weather is too cold, or to cool off if it is too hot. If you are tired, it is the perfect place to sit, relax and listen to yourself. You can also plant candles as a nice ritual, but I stopped doing this, even if it was a ritual, ever since I saw a cruel church official come and extinguish all the candles when the candle stands were full and remove them, making room for new candles to be "sold".
Do it anyway and say, "If I come to Paris again, I will come here again and plant candles." Aren't our wishes and prayers more about reminding ourselves of what we want and how much we want it, and telling ourselves what steps we need to take within this framework, rather than demanding something from someone? I don't know, who does the rest?
If you accidentally come across a service, then the atmosphere of the church really becomes more beautiful. Don't worry if there is no service; That silence is also worth listening to. Also, the importance of this church to me lies in the famous church whose books I was familiar with when I was at university. The grave of the French philosopher Descartes is also located in this church....
When you finish your trip, when you exit Les Deux MagotsMaybe, maybe you'll go to Flore's coffeeYou sit in . The boulevard straight ahead will take you Montparnasse BuildingIt takes you to . When you enter from the gap on the left on the road, you come to a much more beautiful church. Saint SulpiceYou will reach . behind him Marché Saint Germain there is, and behind it Odéon Theater.
As a district OdeonI already love it, there Cour du Commerce Saint AndréAlso . Rue de BuciMaybe we shouldn't skip Leonmaybe in Relais de l'EntrecôteYou need to eat in . There are so many things to do in this area; For more information Boulevard Saint Germain I recommend you read the article.
Also, if you enter from the main door of the church and then exit from the back left door. Abbey StreetYou reach , which is a very nice store right here. Flamingo there is; It would be nice if you visit there too, but the real surprise is the place two steps away. Eugène Delacroix Museum...
Life in Paris awaits you with all its beauty; I hope you come and experience these beauties at the first opportunity.
