The Cathedral of Saint-Eustache

September 6, 2014September 7, 2014 ~ Heart To Harp

If you say “cathedral” and “Paris” in the same sentence, you will most likely think of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. But Paris is home to many cathedrals, and one of the most beautiful is Saint-Eustache. It was constructed from 1532 to 1640, with towering gothic arches, walls of light, and the largest organ in Paris. I hope you enjoy this visit to Saint-Eustache.
Gothic arches:

Walls of light, including one with harps:

The organ:

Decorated stonework:

8 thoughts on “The Cathedral of Saint-Eustache”

mythgal says:

October 13, 2014 at 11:17 pm

Excellent photos…it’s hard to get the stain glass to come out so clear and detailed. Nicely done!

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1. Heart To Harp says:
  
  October 14, 2014 at 10:30 am
  
  Thanks-I’ll pass that on to my camera! I used all the auto settings for these shots, and they really did work well.
  
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C.B. Wentworth says:

September 7, 2014 at 6:44 pm

Gorgeous gothic architecture! 🙂

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1. Heart To Harp says:
  
  September 8, 2014 at 2:38 am
  
  I think it is one of the most breath-taking examples I’ve ever visited.
  
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Nanci says:

September 7, 2014 at 12:39 am

Wow, stunning. Especially love the stained glass.

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1. Heart To Harp says:
  
  September 7, 2014 at 2:18 am
  
  Thanks, Nanci. It really is a special place. Hardly anyone there, and you can photograph, so in many ways more fulfilling to visit than Notre Dame.
  
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  1. Nanci says:
    
    September 7, 2014 at 9:24 am
    
    I had no idea the place existed and so close to the Louvre! We could have walked there. I’m sorry we missed it. I can see how it would be special without all the crowds of a Notre Dame.
    
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  2. Heart To Harp says:
    
    September 7, 2014 at 2:01 pm
    
    It just means you will have to come back to Paris!
    
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