Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

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Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is a church in Paris, located on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in the [[Ve arrondissement]], near the Panthéon. It contains the shrine of St. Geneviève's remains, the patron saint of Paris. This church also contains the tombs of Blaise Pascal and Jean Racine. Renowned organist, composer, and improviser Maurice Duruflé held the post of Titular Organist at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont from 1929 until his death in 1986.

Church facade
Church facade
Church interior
Church interior

[edit] History

  • 6th century - first chapel was formed from St. Geneviève Abbey crypt
  • 13th century - separate church built on the north side of chapel
  • 1491 - bell tower was built
  • 1537 - chancel was built
  • 1545 - gallery was built (see image of church interior)
  • 1580 - vaults of the nave and the transept were built
  • 1624 - bell tower was raised
  • 1807 - demolition of the Abbey church

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Coordinates: 48°50′48″N, 2°20′53″E