Church of Saint-Sulpice
église Saint-Sulpice de Paris
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Church of Saint-Sulpice1:34
Welcome to the Church of Saint-Sulpice, the largest church in Paris after Notre-Dame and a masterpiece of French classicism. Standing proudly in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, its monumental facade with twin…
Listen in the app2The Facade and the Unfinished Tower1:29
The facade of Saint-Sulpice is one of the most unique in Paris, characterized by its massive scale and its asymmetrical towers. Designed by Servandoni in the 18th century, it features two distinct tiers of columns: Doric at the…
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Upon entering, your first stop must be the Chapel of the Holy Angels, located immediately to your right. This chapel contains three monumental murals by the great Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, completed in 1861 at the very…
Listen in the app4The Great Pipe Organ and Musical Legacy1:20
Saint-Sulpice is home to one of the world's most celebrated pipe organs, a musical marvel with 102 stops and approximately 7,000 pipes. Built by the legendary Aristide Cavaillé-Coll in 1862, it is considered the greatest organ in…
Listen in the app5The Astronomical Gnomon and 'Rose Line'1:15
One of the most unusual features of Saint-Sulpice is the astronomical gnomon, a scientific instrument installed in 1743 by astronomers from the Paris Observatory. This precision device was built into the church floor and transept…
Listen in the app6The Sanctuary, Pulpit, and Sculptures1:14
The main body of the church is filled with 'chef-d'oeuvres' (masterpieces) of sculpture and fine woodworking. Notice the pulpit, or 'chair,' designed by Chalgrin, which is a masterpiece of cabinetmaking. …
Listen in the app7The Shroud of Turin and Spiritual Reflection1:18
Saint-Sulpice also serves as a place for deep reflection and spiritual inquiry. One unexpected highlight is the display related to the Shroud of Turin, a cloth believed by many to have once wrapped the body of Jesus. …
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As we exit the Church of Saint-Sulpice, I hope you carry with you a sense of its 'noble majesty' and the unique blend of order and passion that defines its walls. From the scientific precision of its gnomon to the 'commotion of…
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What is Church of Saint-Sulpice?
Church of Saint-Sulpice is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 38 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8510, 2.3349 |
| Last updated |
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