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Basilique Sainte Clotilde, Paris

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The Basilica of Saint Clotilde is a basilica church in Paris, located on the Rue Las Cases, in the area of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It is best known for its imposing twin spires.
Construction of the church was first mooted by the Paris City Council on 16 February 1827. It was designed by architect F. C. Gau of Cologne in a neo-Gothic style. Work began in 1846, but Gau died in 1853, and the job was continued by Théodore Ballu who completed the church in 1857. It was opened on 30 November 1857 by Cardinal Morlot. The church was declared a minor basilica by Pope Leo XIII in 1896.
This neo-gothic basilica is marked by its two towers 69 meters high.
The interior is clear and there are stained glass windows by Thibaut (a 19th century glassmaker), paintings by Jules Eugène Lenepveu, sculptures by James Pradier and Francisque Joseph Duret. A series of sculptures by Jean-Baptiste Claude Eugène Guillaume representing the conversion of Valerie of Limoges, her condemnation to death, decapitation and the appearance of Saint Martial.

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• By tyapatsuD

  パリの町中にありながら観光客の姿はほとんど見ることのない教会です。かといって見た目が劣るようなことは決して無く美しい建築物でした。教会の前には緑豊かな公園もあるので静かなパリの風情を楽しむにはもってこいの教会でした。  more »

  It is a church in the town of Paris where there is little sight of tourists. It was a beautiful building without the appearance that it is inferior. There was a lush park in front of the church, so it was a great church to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Paris.
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• By ireneschl

  Caminando hacia el Museo de Rodin, me encuentro con esta iglesia tan alta que sientes que te caerá encima, maravillosa sorpresa, y la plaza pequeña de al frente es linda para descansar y ver la iglesi...  more »

  Walking to the Rodin Museum, I find this church so high that you feel that you will fall over, wonderful surprise, and the small square in front is nice to rest and see the Church. Their campaigns and music may be heard from the square.
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• By Anthony Brown

  A large, restful church just off Les Invalides, with a pleasant garden in front. Worth trying to catch one of the recitals on their fabulous and world-famous organ. The terrasse of the chic bistro Le Basilic alongside is a true hidden gem of this area (though it's expensive...).

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• By IOANNIS DIMITROULIS

  The most important French Organ Tradition shrine!

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