Online dictionary of France travel and tourism: church

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Notre-Dame cathedral

French words: Cathédrale Notre-Dame , Notre-Dame de Paris
alternative words: Notre Dame de Paris, Notre-Dame
keywords: church , human heritage , paris , tourist resort
related topics: Cite Island
related web sites: http://www.cathedraledeparis.com , http://ndparis.free.fr , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame
explanation: Located on a small island in Seine river at the center of Paris, there existed already a temple of Jupiter during Roman period, which would be replaced by Saint Etienne Basilica. The construction of the actual building began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII and achieved in 1345. During French revolution in 1789, the edifice was vandalized, the 12 fontal statues of apostles beheaded. Though since 1845, it had been restored, during Paris Commune uprising in 1871, it was again vandalized.

Pantheon

French words: Panthéon
alternative words: Pantheon Paris
keywords: church , paris , tourist resort
related web sites: http://membres.lycos.fr/pantheondeparis/ , http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panth%C3%A9on_de_Paris
explanation: In 1754, in order to thanks God for the healing from an illness, Louis XV asked Jacques-Germain Soufflot to build a new church dedicate to Sainte Genevieve in "Quartier Latin" district. But due to technical difficulties, it had been achieved only after his death when the French revolution arrives. Pantheon was then transformed to a necropolis for their leaders but reverted to the initial church when the monarchy was restored. Pantheon has become definitively a necropolis when Victor Hugo was buried in 1885.

Rocamadour

French words: Rocamadour
keywords: church , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.rocamadour.com , http://www.notre-dame-de-rocamadour.com
explanation: Hanged on a cliff over Alzou river in southwestern France, Rocamadour had already a small sanctuary dedicated to Virgin Mary before 10th century. It got a fame when man had discovered in 1166 a corps under the chapel, quickly attributed to a relic of Saint Amadour due to the miracles it provoked. Though many monuments have been damaged by religious wars, Rocamadour was enlisted in Uesco's human heritage in 1998 as a monument of Santiago de Compostela pilgrim. The car parking is on the tableland at top.

Sacre Coeur Basilica

French words: Basilique du Sacré Coeur
alternative words: Basilica of the Sacre Coeur, Sacre Coeur, Sacred Heart
keywords: church , paris , tourist resort
related topics: Montmartre hill
related web sites: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Sacr%E9_Coeur
explanation: Sacre Coeur Basilica was planed for the victims of Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and Paris commune revolt of 1871. Its construction began in 1875 from public funds, by the design of architect Paul Abadie, and achieved ironically in 1919 after the WWI. Situated at the culminant point of Paris, Montmartre hill, where Saint Denis was beheaded in 250 A.D., this Romano-Byzantine style basilica, made with white stones of Chateau-Landon, is visible everywhere. A Bell of 18.5 tonnes is inside the tower of 84m high.

Saint Chapel

French words: Sainte Chapelle
alternative words: Sainte Chapelle
keywords: church , human heritage , paris , tourist resort
related topics: Notre-dame cathedral , Cite island
related web sites: http://www.histoire-en-ligne.com/article.php3?id_article=25 , http://architecture.relig.free.fr/chapelle1.htm
explanation: Located on Cite Island, near Notre-Dame cathedral, Saint Chapel was built in 1248 by French King, Saint Louis, in order to enshrine the relics of Christ that he had purchased from a Byzantine emperor. The chapel was directly attached to the royal palace so he could directly go to the second floor, while the ground floor was for the common people. Though the French revolution damaged it seriously, it was restored in 19th century. Its stained-glass is considered one of the master pieces of the medieval art.

Saint Denis

French words: Saint Denis
alternative words: Saint Denis Cathedral
keywords: church , paris suburb , sport , town
related topics: Montmartre hill
related web sites: http://www.saint-denis-tourisme.com , http://www.saint-denis.culture.fr
explanation: Located in northern suburb of Paris, Saint Denis is known for its necropolis of French kings. According to a legend, the first bishop of Paris, Saint Denis might walk 6km north with his head hold after being beheaded at Montmartre hill in 3th century. French kings used to be buried in a basilica built in 12th century at the place where he might fall. Saint Denis was also a center of labor movement between 2 world wars. 2007 rugby world cup will be played at "Stade de France" built for 1998 soccer world cup.

Saint Savin abbey

French words: Abbaye de Saint Savin , Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
alternative words: Saint-Savin church, Saint-Savin
keywords: church , human heritage , tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.art-roman.net/stsavin/stsavin.htm , http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Savin_(Vienne)
explanation: Located 30km east of Poitiers, Saint-Savin abbey had been built between 1050 and 1090 in order to enshrine the relic of Saint Savin and Cyprien , martyred on the shore of Gartemp in 5th century. Though, most of building were destroyed during the religious war of 16th century between Catholics and Huguenots, thanks to many wall painting of 11-12th century on the nave still preserved, Saint-Savin abbey was enlisted in UNESCO's human heritage in 1984.

Saint Sulpice church

French words: Eglise Saint Sulpice
alternative words: St Sulpice church, Saint Sulpice
keywords: church , paris , tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.publifilm.com/sulpice/ , http://infopuq.uquebec.ca/~uss1010/orgues/france/ssulpice.html , http://www.parisrama.com/thematiques/thematique_saint_sulpice_paris.htm
explanation: There had existed already a small church depending on the parish of Saint Germain des Pres since 9th century. In 1642, the new perish priest and the founder of Saint Sulpice Order, Jean-Jacques Olier, decided to build a new church. Due to financial difficulties, the construction stopped once and achieved only in 1745. Saint Sulpice church is notorious for its organ, the largest in Europe, which was installed in 1776. Famous fountain of 4 bishops, designed by Visconti in 1844, is on the place Saint Sulpice.

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